- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Monforton Primary
Federal NCES profile for Monforton Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301875000826
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monforton Primary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #7 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 183
- students enrolled
Monforton Primary has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monforton Primary ranks #7 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
District: Monforton Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301875000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Monforton Primary shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 301875000826 · Bozeman, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Monforton School (254 students)
Monforton Primary shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Monforton Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monforton Scho
Monforton School
254 students
- Monforton 6-8
Monforton 6-8
242 students
- This school
Monforton Primary
183 students
What this shows Monforton Primary reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monforton Primary compares
Monforton Primary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Montana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$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 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Monforton Primary is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Monforton Elem reports $9,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monforton Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monforton School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monforton 6-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monforton Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- 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
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monforton Primary
How many students attend Monforton Primary?
Monforton Primary has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monforton Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monforton Primary is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Monforton Primary?
The largest demographic group at Monforton Primary is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monforton Primary?
Monforton Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Primary rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Monforton Primary ranks #7 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 Monforton Elem?
Besides Monforton Primary, Monforton Elem also operates Monforton School (254 students) and Monforton 6-8 (242 students). See the Monforton Elem district page for the complete list.