- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Hyalite Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hyalite Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300456001096
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hyalite Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 521
- students enrolled
Hyalite Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hyalite Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Hyalite Elementary grew from 512 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 300456001096 · Bozeman, MT Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacajawea Middle School (807 students)
Hyalite Elementary grew from 512 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hyalite Elementary 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
- This school
Hyalite Elementary
521 students
- Meadowlark Ele
Meadowlark Elementary
492 students
- Morning Star S
Morning Star School
482 students
What this shows Hyalite Elementary reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hyalite Elementary compares
Hyalite Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 79% in Montana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Hyalite Elementary 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 Hyalite Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily Dickinson School | 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 Hyalite Elementary'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
- 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.
Emily Dickinson School
Standard public school
531 students 16.1:1 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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hyalite Elementary
How many students attend Hyalite Elementary?
Hyalite Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyalite Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hyalite Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hyalite Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hyalite Elementary is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hyalite Elementary?
Hyalite Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hyalite Elementary rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Hyalite Elementary ranks #11 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 Hyalite Elementary, 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.