Enrollment
531
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 300456000017
Emily Dickinson School — Bozeman, MT
Federal NCES profile for Emily Dickinson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
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: Bozeman 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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emily Dickinson School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Emily Dickinson School reports 531 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% 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 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 354 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bozeman Elem spends $12,124 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.6% from local sources (property taxes), 35.9% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Emily Dickinson 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 95% | — | — |
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 80% in Montana — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
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
$12,124
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 354 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 531 Top 95% in Montana — larger than 5% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300456000017
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 354:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.8%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bozeman Elem, which includes Emily Dickinson School.
$12,124
Per student
-44%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
Similar other schools in Bozeman
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hyalite Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 16:1 students per teacher
Morning Star School
Standard public school
482 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Longfellow School
Standard public school
289 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier School
Standard public school
262 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Emily Dickinson School
How many students attend Emily Dickinson School?
Emily Dickinson School has 531 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bozeman, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Dickinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Dickinson School is 15.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily Dickinson School?
The largest demographic group at Emily Dickinson School is White at 78.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily Dickinson School?
Emily Dickinson School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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.