Ennis 7-8

Ennis 7-8 is one of the low-enrollment intermediate schools in Ennis, Montana, overseen by Ennis K-12 Schools, with 71 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 49% leaner than typical.

Ennis 7-8 is one of 3 schools operated by Ennis K-12 Schools, a district that caters to 449 students overall.

Demographically, Ennis 7-8 reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (90%). Beyond that, the school records 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.5:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 21% of students at Ennis 7-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Madison County runs at roughly 30%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, census data for Madison County shows median household earnings sit near $75,250, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ennis 7-8 is one of 13 public schools in Madison County (combined enrollment of about 989 students).

The closest other public school is Ennis School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Ennis 7-8's enrollment has grew 9% since 2018, when it stood at 65 (now 71). Class-load math has grew: from 12.0:1 in 2018 to 13.5:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Ennis 7-8 community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.