- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bozeman, MT
Monforton School
Federal NCES profile for Monforton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301875000585
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monforton School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 22
- public schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Montana
- 254
- students enrolled
Monforton School has class sizes larger than 90% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monforton School ranks #4 of 22 public schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
District: Monforton Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301875000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Monforton School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+18.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 301875000585 · Bozeman, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Monforton 6-8 (242 students)
Monforton School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+18.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Monforton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monforton School
254 students
- Monforton 6-8
Monforton 6-8
242 students
- Monforton Prim
Monforton Primary
183 students
What this shows Monforton School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monforton School compares
Monforton School is a growing 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 90% in Montana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 254 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Monforton School 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monforton 6-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monforton Primary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monforton School'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 elementary schools in Bozeman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monforton School
How many students attend Monforton School?
Monforton School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monforton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monforton School is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monforton School?
The largest demographic group at Monforton School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monforton School?
Monforton School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Monforton School ranks #4 of 22 public 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 public schools in Bozeman on the city page.
What other schools are in Monforton Elem?
Besides Monforton School, Monforton Elem also operates Monforton 6-8 (242 students) and Monforton Primary (183 students). See the Monforton Elem district page for the complete list.