Columbia Falls Jr HS in Columbia Falls, MT

At a glance

Reported students

547

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

36.57

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Montana middle enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 229 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

487

Columbia Falls Jr HS: 547 reported students.

State peer staffing position

76th percentile

15:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 527
Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Student–teacher ratio: 14.8:1

What the reported data says about Columbia Falls Jr HS

Columbia Falls Jr HS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Columbia Falls. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Columbia Falls Elem. NCES reports 547 students for 2024–25.

Among 229 middle schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 48 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Montana median of 11.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.1%) and multiracial (6.4%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Columbia Falls Jr HS

1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 13.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 98.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White86.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial6.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Ruder Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

487 reported students

Glacier Gateway Elem

Elementary · Grades PK–05

471 reported students

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Public schools near Columbia Falls Jr HS

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Ruder Elementary Elementary · Columbia Falls Elem	PK–05	487	0.4 mi
Columbia Falls High Schl High · Columbia Falls H S	09–12	691	0.7 mi
Glacier Gateway Elem Elementary · Columbia Falls Elem	PK–05	471	1.1 mi
Deer Park 6-8 Middle · Deer Park Elem	06–08	48	5.3 mi
Whitefish Middle 5-8 Middle · Whitefish Elem	05–08	657	6.7 mi
Helena Flats 7-8 Middle · Helena Flats Elem	07–08	40	7.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Columbia Falls Jr HS

What grades does Columbia Falls Jr HS serve?

Columbia Falls Jr HS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Columbia Falls Elem.

How many students attend Columbia Falls Jr HS?

Columbia Falls Jr HS reported 547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 229 Montana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 527 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbia Falls Jr HS?

The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 547 students and 36.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 11.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Columbia Falls Jr HS a public, charter, or magnet school?

Columbia Falls Jr HS is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia Falls Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Columbia Falls Jr HS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

98.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Columbia Falls Jr HS in?

Columbia Falls Jr HS is part of Columbia Falls Elem, based in Columbia Falls, MT, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Columbia Falls Jr HS?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ruder Elementary (0.4 mi), Columbia Falls High Schl (0.7 mi), Glacier Gateway Elem (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.