Enrollment
49
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bozeman, MT
Anderson 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Anderson 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300207000976
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson 7-8 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 49
- students enrolled
Anderson 7-8 has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson 7-8 ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
District: Anderson Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300207000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson 7-8
Anderson 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Bozeman, Montana, enrolling 49 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 88% of Montana schools and 38% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 49 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Anderson Elem spends $12,244 per pupil, 37% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bozeman's middle schools, it stands alongside Sacajawea Middle School (807 students): Anderson 7-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.5:1).
Its district, Anderson Elem, also runs Anderson School (172 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson 7-8 compares
Anderson 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Anderson 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Elem, which includes Anderson 7-8.
$12,244
Per student
-37%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 37.6%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anderson 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Bozeman
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sacajawea Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Chief Joseph Middle School
Standard public school
751 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Monforton 6-8
Standard public school
242 students 22:1 students per teacher
Lamotte 6-8
Standard public school
22 students 11:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~49 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson 7-8
How many students attend Anderson 7-8?
Anderson 7-8 has 49 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bozeman, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson 7-8 is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Anderson 7-8 is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson 7-8?
Anderson 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson 7-8 rank among middle schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson 7-8 ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Bozeman, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bozeman on the city page.
Is Anderson 7-8 a good school?
Anderson 7-8 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anderson Elem?
Besides Anderson 7-8, Anderson Elem also operates Anderson School (172 students). See the Anderson Elem district page for the complete list.
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