- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Morning Star School
Federal NCES profile for Morning Star School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300456000106
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morning Star School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Montana
- 482
- students enrolled
Morning Star School has class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morning Star School ranks #11 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Morning Star School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 300456000106 · Bozeman, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 21:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacajawea Middle School (807 students)
Morning Star School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Morning Star School 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
- Meadowlark Ele
Meadowlark Elementary
492 students
- This school
Morning Star School
482 students
What this shows Morning Star School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morning Star School compares
Morning Star School 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 78% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Montana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Morning Star School 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 Morning Star School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hyalite Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morning Star School'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
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morning Star School
How many students attend Morning Star School?
Morning Star School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morning Star School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morning Star School is 21:1, which is 78% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morning Star School?
The largest demographic group at Morning Star School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morning Star School?
Morning Star School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Morning Star School rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Morning Star School ranks #11 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 Morning Star School, 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.