- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Conrad, MT
Utterback 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Utterback 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300733000209
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utterback 7-8 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Conrad · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 81
- students enrolled
Utterback 7-8 has class sizes larger than 86% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Utterback 7-8 ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Conrad, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Utterback 7-8 grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 300733000209 · Conrad, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadowlark School (144 students)
Utterback 7-8 grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Utterback 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadowlark Sch
Meadowlark School
144 students
- Utterback 4-6
Utterback 4-6
115 students
- This school
Utterback 7-8
81 students
What this shows Utterback 7-8 reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Utterback 7-8 compares
Utterback 7-8 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 86% in Montana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Utterback 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Conrad Elem reports $13,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Utterback 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Utterback 4-6 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Utterback 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Utterback 7-8
How many students attend Utterback 7-8?
Utterback 7-8 has 81 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Conrad, MT. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utterback 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Utterback 7-8 is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Utterback 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Utterback 7-8 is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Conrad, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utterback 7-8?
Utterback 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Utterback 7-8 rank among public schools in Conrad?
By Resource Investment Index, Utterback 7-8 ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Conrad, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Conrad on the city page.
What other schools are in Conrad Elem?
Besides Utterback 7-8, Conrad Elem also operates Meadowlark School (144 students) and Utterback 4-6 (115 students). See the Conrad Elem district page for the complete list.