Enrollment
227
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 300426000100
Bonner School — Bonner, MT
Federal NCES profile for Bonner School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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: Bonner 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonner School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bonner School reports 227 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 528 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bonner Elem spends $13,899 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.1% from local sources (property taxes), 46.4% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), 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 Bonner 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 71% | — | — |
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 49% in Montana — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,899
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 528 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 227 Top 71% in Montana — larger than 29% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300426000100
Student demographics
White 88.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 528:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.4%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonner Elem, which includes Bonner School.
$13,899
Per student
-35%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 46.4%
Federal 19.5%
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
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bonner School
How many students attend Bonner School?
Bonner School has 227 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bonner, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonner School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonner School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonner School?
The largest demographic group at Bonner School is White at 88.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bonner, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonner School?
Bonner School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) 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.