- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Washington School shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 301326000387 · Hamilton, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Daly School (539 students)
Washington School shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Washington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daly School
Daly School
539 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
460 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
460 students
- This school 65
Washington School
65 students
What this shows Washington School reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School compares
Washington School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,260
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
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.
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
District finance for Hamilton K-12 Schools reports $11,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~65 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.