Enrollment
242
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 301875000974
Monforton 6-8 — Bozeman, MT
Federal NCES profile for Monforton 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 53
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: Monforton 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monforton 6-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Monforton 6-8 reports 242 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 64% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 242 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monforton Elem spends $10,016 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.6% from local sources (property taxes), 41.3% from the state, and 11.1% 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 4 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 Monforton 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 64% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 73% | — | — |
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 64% above state mean
Top 98% in Montana — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
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
$10,016
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 242 Top 73% in Montana — larger than 27% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301875000974
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 242:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.6%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monforton Elem, which includes Monforton 6-8.
$10,016
Per student
-53%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 11.1%
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
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
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Lamotte 6-8
Standard public school
22 students 9.5:1 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 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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monforton 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Monforton 6-8 is 19.8:1, which is 64% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monforton 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Monforton 6-8 is White at 88.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monforton 6-8?
Monforton 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.