Enrollment
169
Combined
STATE 175
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL SCHOOL·NCES 590004100002
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
1 Campus Drive, Busby, MT 59016 · (406) 592-3646 · Big Horn County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL169 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
18 FTE teachers
STATE 11.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
166 students
STATE 58%
Community
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Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 11 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 17 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 13 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 13 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 14 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 7 | 4% |
| Grade 8 | 18 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 13 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 17 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 13 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 7 | 4% |
This year's kindergarten class (12) is 33% smaller than its 8th grade class (18).
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
169
-91 (-35%) vs 2017
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 169 | 18 | 9.4:1 | 98% (166) |
| 2023-24 | 178 | 19 | 9.4:1 | 98% (175) |
| 2022-23 | 162 | 11 | 14.7:1 | 98% (159) |
| 2017-18 | 260 | N/A | N/A | 100% (260) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northern Cheyenne Tribal School.
About Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School is a medium-sized combined-grade school that serves part of Busby, Montana. Enrolled students number 169 students, in kindergarten through 12.
Federal records list Northern Cheyenne Tribal School as its own district.
Most students at Northern Cheyenne Tribal School are Native American: 100% of enrollment. By the diversity index, Northern Cheyenne Tribal School comes in at 0%.
The school reported 18 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 9.4:1. The 11.6:1 average for public schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 98% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That is close to the 100% average for public schools in Big Horn County.
Big Horn County census figures show that median household income is about $58,750, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 15%. A total of 16 public schools operate in Big Horn County, serving about 2,535 students.
The next-closest public school is Lame Deer 7-8, about 15.0 miles away.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 169 was 35% lower than in 2017-18, when it was 260.
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Big Horn County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,891
Census ACS
Median income
$58,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
2,535 students
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- Lame Deer 7-815.0 mi · 75
- Lame Deer High School15.0 mi · 170
- Lame Deer School15.0 mi · 278
- Crow Agency School24.7 mi · 268
- Lodge Grass School25.2 mi · 175
- Lodge Grass 7-825.2 mi · 55
Frequently asked questions
About Northern Cheyenne Tribal SchoolHow many students attend Northern Cheyenne Tribal School?
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School enrolls approximately 169 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Northern Cheyenne Tribal School serve?
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School serves grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Northern Cheyenne Tribal School have?
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Northern Cheyenne Tribal School?
At Northern Cheyenne Tribal School, the student body is approximately .
What district is Northern Cheyenne Tribal School in?
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School is part of Northern Cheyenne Tribal School.
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