- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bozeman, MT
Monforton 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Monforton 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301875000974
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monforton 6-8 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Montana
- 242
- students enrolled
Monforton 6-8 has class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monforton 6-8 ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
District: Monforton Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301875000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Monforton 6-8 held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 301875000974 · Bozeman, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 22:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Monforton School (254 students)
Monforton 6-8 held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Monforton 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monforton Scho
Monforton School
254 students
- This school
Monforton 6-8
242 students
- Monforton Prim
Monforton Primary
183 students
What this shows Monforton 6-8 reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monforton 6-8 compares
Monforton 6-8 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 86% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 99% in Montana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,357
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Monforton 6-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monforton Elem reports $9,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monforton 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monforton School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monforton Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monforton 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Bozeman
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sacajawea Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Chief Joseph Middle School
Standard public school
751 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Anderson 7-8
Standard public school
49 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lamotte 6-8
Standard public school
22 students 11:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monforton 6-8
How many students attend Monforton 6-8?
Monforton 6-8 has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monforton 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Monforton 6-8 is 22:1, which is 86% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monforton 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Monforton 6-8 is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monforton 6-8?
Monforton 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Monforton 6-8 rank among middle schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Monforton 6-8 ranks #2 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Bozeman on the city page.
What other schools are in Monforton Elem?
Besides Monforton 6-8, Monforton Elem also operates Monforton School (254 students) and Monforton Primary (183 students). See the Monforton Elem district page for the complete list.