- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Emily Dickinson School
Federal NCES profile for Emily Dickinson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300456000017
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily Dickinson School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 531
- students enrolled
Emily Dickinson School has class sizes larger than 85% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Dickinson School ranks #4 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Emily Dickinson School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 300456000017 · Bozeman, MT Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacajawea Middle School (807 students)
Emily Dickinson School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Emily Dickinson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sacajawea Midd
Sacajawea Middle School
807 students
- Chief Joseph M
Chief Joseph Middle School
751 students
- This school
Emily Dickinson School
531 students
- Hyalite Elemen
Hyalite Elementary
521 students
- Meadowlark Ele
Meadowlark Elementary
492 students
- Morning Star S
Morning Star School
482 students
What this shows Emily Dickinson School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily Dickinson School compares
Emily Dickinson 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 85% in Montana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Emily Dickinson School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bozeman Elem reports $10,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emily Dickinson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chief Joseph Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hyalite Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morning Star School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily Dickinson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Bozeman
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hyalite Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Morning Star School
Standard public school
482 students 21:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Longfellow School
Standard public school
289 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Whittier School
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily Dickinson School
How many students attend Emily Dickinson School?
Emily Dickinson School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Dickinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Dickinson School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily Dickinson School?
The largest demographic group at Emily Dickinson School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily Dickinson School?
Emily Dickinson School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emily Dickinson School rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Dickinson School ranks #4 of 13 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 schools in Bozeman on the city page.
What other schools are in Bozeman Elem?
Besides Emily Dickinson School, Bozeman Elem also operates Sacajawea Middle School (807 students), Chief Joseph Middle School (751 students), and Hyalite Elementary (521 students). See the Bozeman Elem district page for the complete list.