Enrollment
172
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson School
Anderson School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bozeman, Montana, enrolling 172 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Anderson Elem spends $12,244 per pupil, 37% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bozeman's public schools, it stands alongside Emily Dickinson School (531 students): Anderson School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Its district, Anderson Elem, also runs Anderson 7-8 (49 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 School compares
Anderson School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,244
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
Counselors0.4 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Elem, which includes Anderson School.
$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 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
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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
Similar other 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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anderson School a good school?
Anderson School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 School, Anderson Elem also operates Anderson 7-8 (49 students). See the Anderson Elem district page for the complete list.
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