- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bozeman, MT
Whittier School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300456000110
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Montana schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 262
- students enrolled
Whittier School has class sizes larger than 73% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Whittier School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 300456000110 · Bozeman, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacajawea Middle School (807 students)
Whittier School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Whittier 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 262
Whittier School
262 students
What this shows Whittier School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier School compares
Whittier 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 73% in Montana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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 262 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 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Whittier 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 Whittier School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chief Joseph Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily Dickinson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyalite Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier 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
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier School
How many students attend Whittier School?
Whittier School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier School?
Whittier School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Whittier School rank among schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier School ranks #8 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 Whittier 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.