Enrollment
33
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Lamotte School
Federal NCES profile for Lamotte School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301611000495
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamotte School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 33
- students enrolled
Lamotte School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamotte School ranks #10 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamotte School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamotte School
Lamotte School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bozeman, Montana, enrolling 33 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 33 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamotte Elem spends $14,152 per pupil, 27% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 8 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 33 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bozeman's public schools, it stands alongside Emily Dickinson School (531 students): Lamotte School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 16.1:1).
Its district, Lamotte Elem, also runs Lamotte 6-8 (22 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lamotte School compares
Lamotte School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Montana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$14,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat 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
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Lamotte School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamotte Elem, which includes Lamotte School.
$14,152
Per student
-27%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Lamotte School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamotte 6-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamotte School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~33 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lamotte School
How many students attend Lamotte School?
Lamotte School has 33 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamotte School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamotte School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamotte School?
The largest demographic group at Lamotte School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamotte School?
Lamotte School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamotte School rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamotte School ranks #10 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.
Is Lamotte School a good school?
Lamotte School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lamotte Elem?
Besides Lamotte School, Lamotte Elem also operates Lamotte 6-8 (22 students). See the Lamotte Elem district page for the complete list.
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