- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boulder, MT
Boulder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300438000102
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 166
- students enrolled
Boulder Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Boulder, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Boulder Elementary School held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 300438000102 · Boulder, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder 7-8 (49 students)
Boulder Elementary School held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Boulder Elementary School compares
Boulder Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 89% in Montana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 81.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Boulder Elementary School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Boulder Elem reports $15,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boulder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Elementary School
How many students attend Boulder Elementary School?
Boulder Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boulder, MT. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Boulder, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Elementary School?
Boulder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boulder Elementary School rank among public schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Boulder, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Boulder Elem?
Besides Boulder Elementary School, Boulder Elem also operates Boulder 7-8 (49 students). See the Boulder Elem district page for the complete list.