- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Hawthorne School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300456000107
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 348
- students enrolled
Hawthorne School has class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hawthorne School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 300456000107 · Bozeman, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacajawea Middle School (807 students)
Hawthorne School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne 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
- Emily Dickinso
Emily Dickinson School
531 students
- Hyalite Elemen
Hyalite Elementary
521 students
- Meadowlark Ele
Meadowlark Elementary
492 students
- This school
Hawthorne School
348 students
What this shows Hawthorne School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne School compares
Hawthorne 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 93% in Montana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Hawthorne School is less 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 Hawthorne School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chief Joseph Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emily Dickinson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyalite Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne 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
- 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 other schools in Bozeman
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Emily Dickinson School
Standard public school
531 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne School
How many students attend Hawthorne School?
Hawthorne School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne School is 17.4:1, which is 47% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne School?
Hawthorne School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hawthorne School rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne School ranks #8 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 Hawthorne 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.