Bozeman Elem

Bozeman, Montana — 11 schools

4,651
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$12,124
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bozeman Elem operates 11 public schools serving 4,651 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 2 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,701 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Gallatin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,124 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 49.6% local, 35.9% state, and 14.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $77,101 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #121 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 354.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.8% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Sacajawea Middle School accounts for 17.2% of all Bozeman Elem student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bozeman Elem-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bozeman Elem school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Bozeman Elem school enrollment ranges from 44 students (lowest) to 807 students (highest), a spread of 763 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bozeman Elem student-counselor ratio is 354:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bozeman Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 26.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Bozeman Elem is typically wider than the Bozeman Elem-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.5%
Federal
35.9%
State
49.6%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
121 / 141
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Gallatin County county, where this district is located.

$1,485
Studio/mo
$1,642
1 BR/mo
$2,154
2 BR/mo
$2,996
3 BR/mo
$3,537
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,101
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Bozeman Elem.

White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 3.8%
Other 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

354.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bozeman Elem

School Enrollment
Sacajawea Middle School
807
Chief Joseph Middle School
751
Emily Dickinson School
531
Hyalite Elementary
521
Meadowlark Elementary
492
Morning Star School
482
Hawthorne School
348
Longfellow School
289
Whittier School
262
Irving School
174
Bozeman Online Charter School
44

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bozeman Elem?

Bozeman Elem has 11 schools, including 2 middle, 8 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,651 students.

How much does Bozeman Elem spend per student?

Bozeman Elem spends $12,124 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #121 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Bozeman Elem?

The average teacher salary in Bozeman Elem is $77,101 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bozeman Elem?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Gallatin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bozeman Elem?

Bozeman Elem students are 78.8% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, 1.1% African American, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bozeman Elem?

Bozeman Elem has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #121 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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