Enrollment
166
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boulder Elementary School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boulder Elementary School
Boulder Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boulder, Montana, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Montana schools and 41% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 166 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 37.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Boulder Elem, also runs Boulder 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 Boulder Elementary School compares
Boulder Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boulder Elem, which includes Boulder Elementary School.
$17,722
Per student
-8%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 32.9%
Federal 37.7%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Boulder on the city page.
Is Boulder Elementary School a good school?
Boulder Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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