Enrollment
23
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 302891000807
Zurich School — Zurich, MT
Federal NCES profile for Zurich School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zurich School earns a D Resource Investment Index (49/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Montana schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 49/100
- 8:1
- small classes for Montana
- 23
- students enrolled
School address
District: Zurich Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zurich School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Zurich School reports 23 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 49% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Zurich Elem spends $20,950 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.3% from local sources (property taxes), 34.6% from the state, and 26.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zurich School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
8 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 96% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
23 larger than 3% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 20% in Montana — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,950
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 23 Top 23% in Montana — larger than 77% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302891000807
Student demographics
White 69.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zurich Elem, which includes Zurich School.
$20,950
Per student
-3%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 34.6%
Federal 26.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Zurich School
How many students attend Zurich School?
Zurich School has 23 students enrolled. It is a other school in Zurich, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zurich School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zurich School is 8:1, which is 34% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 49% 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 Zurich School?
The largest demographic group at Zurich School is White at 69.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Zurich, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zurich School?
Zurich School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Zurich School a good school?
Zurich School earns a D Resource Investment Index (49/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Montana schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.