Enrollment
22
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 301611000241
Lamotte 6-8 — Bozeman, MT
Federal NCES profile for Lamotte 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
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: Lamotte 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamotte 6-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lamotte 6-8 reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lamotte Elem spends $16,515 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.4% from local sources (property taxes), 42.6% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Lamotte 6-8 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 23% | — | — |
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
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 29% in Montana — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
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
$16,515
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 22 Top 23% in Montana — larger than 77% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301611000241
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamotte Elem, which includes Lamotte 6-8.
$16,515
Per student
-23%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 42.6%
Federal 8.0%
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
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
Similar middle schools in Bozeman
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sacajawea Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Chief Joseph Middle School
Standard public school
751 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Monforton 6-8
Standard public school
242 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Anderson 7-8
Standard public school
49 students 15.3:1 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 Lamotte 6-8
How many students attend Lamotte 6-8?
Lamotte 6-8 has 22 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bozeman, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamotte 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamotte 6-8 is 9.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamotte 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Lamotte 6-8 is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamotte 6-8?
Lamotte 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.