Enrollment
172
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 300207000016
Anderson School — Bozeman, MT
Federal NCES profile for Anderson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anderson Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Anderson School reports 172 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 430 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anderson Elem spends $23,322 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.4% from local sources (property taxes), 37.6% from the state, and 9.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 71% in Montana — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$23,322
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 430 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 172 Top 65% in Montana — larger than 35% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300207000016
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 430:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Elem, which includes Anderson School.
$23,322
Per student
+8%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Bozeman, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson School is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson School is White at 86.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson School?
Anderson School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.