- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Meadowlark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300456001108
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Montana
- 492
- students enrolled
Meadowlark Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #5 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Meadowlark Elementary held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 300456001108 · Bozeman, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacajawea Middle School (807 students)
Meadowlark Elementary held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Meadowlark 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
- Hyalite Elemen
Hyalite Elementary
521 students
- This school
Meadowlark Elementary
492 students
- Morning Star S
Morning Star School
482 students
What this shows Meadowlark Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark Elementary compares
Meadowlark Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 83% in Montana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Meadowlark 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 Meadowlark 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emily Dickinson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyalite 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 Meadowlark 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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Hyalite Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 15.3:1 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Elementary
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlark Elementary is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Meadowlark Elementary rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Elementary ranks #5 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 Meadowlark 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.