- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Anderson School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300207000016
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 172
- students enrolled
Anderson School has class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
District: Anderson Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300207000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Anderson School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 300207000016 · Bozeman, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson 7-8 (49 students)
Anderson School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Anderson School compares
Anderson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Anderson School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson Elem reports $12,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Bozeman
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Emily Dickinson School
Standard public school
531 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Hyalite Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Morning Star School
Standard public school
482 students 21:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Longfellow School
Standard public school
289 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson School
How many students attend Anderson School?
Anderson School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson School?
Anderson School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson School rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson School ranks #3 of 13 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 schools in Bozeman on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson Elem?
Besides Anderson School, Anderson Elem also operates Anderson 7-8 (49 students). See the Anderson Elem district page for the complete list.