Enrollment
65
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, MT
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301326000387
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65
- students enrolled
Washington School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, MT.
School address
District: Hamilton K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301326000387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington School
Washington School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamilton, Montana, enrolling 65 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 65 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hamilton K-12 Schools spends $11,709 per pupil, 39% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hamilton K-12 Schools also operates Daly School (539 students) and Hamilton Middle School (460 students) alongside Washington School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington School compares
Washington School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Montana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$11,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Washington School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton K-12 Schools, which includes Washington School.
$11,709
Per student
-39%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 44.5%
Federal 19.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton on the city page.
Is Washington School a good school?
Washington School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamilton K-12 Schools?
Besides Washington School, Hamilton K-12 Schools also operates Daly School (539 students), Hamilton Middle School (460 students), and Hamilton High School (460 students). See the Hamilton K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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