Enrollment
262
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whittier School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whittier School
Whittier School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bozeman, Montana, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bozeman Elem spends $11,190 per pupil, 42% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bozeman's public schools, it stands alongside Emily Dickinson School (531 students): Whittier School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Bozeman Elem also operates Sacajawea Middle School (807 students) and Chief Joseph Middle School (751 students) alongside Whittier School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whittier School compares
Whittier School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bozeman Elem, which includes Whittier School.
$11,190
Per student
-42%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 35.9%
Federal 14.5%
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.
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
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Whittier School a good school?
Whittier School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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