At a glance
Reported students
115
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 229 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
115
Utterback 4-6: 115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
13.2:1 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
- 121
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about Utterback 4-6
Utterback 4-6 is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Conrad. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Conrad Elem. NCES reports 115 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 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (84.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 5.8%. 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 Utterback 4-6
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.7 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 0.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 5.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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.
Other schools in Conrad Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Utterback 7-8
Middle · Grades 07–08
81 reported students
Meadowlark School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
144 reported students
Public schools near Utterback 4-6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utterback 7-8 Middle · Conrad Elem | 07–08 | 81 | under 0.1 mi |
| Meadowlark School Elementary · Conrad Elem | PK–03 | 144 | under 0.1 mi |
| Conrad High School High · Conrad H S | 09–12 | 126 | 0.3 mi |
| Midway Colony Elementary · Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools | PK–08 | 18 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Utterback 4-6
What grades does Utterback 4-6 serve?
Utterback 4-6 reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Conrad Elem.
How many students attend Utterback 4-6?
Utterback 4-6 reported 115 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 229 Montana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 121 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Utterback 4-6?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 115 students and 8.7 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 Utterback 4-6 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Utterback 4-6 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Conrad Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Utterback 4-6 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Utterback 4-6 in?
Utterback 4-6 is part of Conrad Elem, based in Conrad, MT, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Utterback 4-6?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Utterback 7-8 (under 0.1 mi), Meadowlark School (under 0.1 mi), Conrad High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.