Enrollment
44
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bozeman, MT
Bozeman Online Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Bozeman Online Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 300456001130
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bozeman Online Charter School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 22
- public schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Montana
- 44
- students enrolled
Bozeman Online Charter School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bozeman Online Charter School ranks #2 of 22 public schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bozeman Online Charter School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bozeman Online Charter School
Bozeman Online Charter School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bozeman, Montana, enrolling 44 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 44 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bozeman Elem spends $11,190 per pupil, 42% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bozeman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monforton School (254 students): Bozeman Online Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.8:1 vs 16.9:1).
Bozeman Elem also operates Sacajawea Middle School (807 students) and Chief Joseph Middle School (751 students) alongside Bozeman Online Charter School.
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 Bozeman Online Charter School compares
Bozeman Online Charter 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 26% in Montana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$11,190
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bozeman Elem, which includes Bozeman Online Charter School.
$11,190
Per student
-42%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 35.9%
Federal 14.5%
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.
How Bozeman Online Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Joseph Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily Dickinson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyalite Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bozeman Online Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Bozeman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~44 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bozeman Online Charter School
How many students attend Bozeman Online Charter School?
Bozeman Online Charter School has 44 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bozeman, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bozeman Online Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bozeman Online Charter School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bozeman Online Charter School?
Bozeman Online Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Bozeman Online Charter School rank among public schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bozeman Online Charter School ranks #2 of 22 public 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 public schools in Bozeman on the city page.
Is Bozeman Online Charter School a good school?
Bozeman Online Charter School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Bozeman Elem?
Besides Bozeman Online Charter School, Bozeman Elem also operates Sacajawea Middle School (807 students), Chief Joseph Middle School (751 students), and Emily Dickinson School (531 students). See the Bozeman Elem district page for the complete list.
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