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Bozeman Elem

Montana · Public School District
11
Schools
4,651
Students
$12,124
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Bozeman Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 4,651 students across 11 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $12,124 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bozeman Online Charter SchoolKG–0844
Emily Dickinson SchoolPK–05519
Hawthorne SchoolPK–05348
Hyalite ElementaryPK–05512
Irving SchoolPK–05184
Longfellow SchoolPK–05298
Meadowlark ElementaryPK–05495
Morning Star SchoolPK–05424
Whittier SchoolPK–05249
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chief Joseph Middle School06–08752
Sacajawea Middle School06–08826
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,124-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
50%
State
35.9%
Local (property tax)
49.6%
Federal
14.5%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,651
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,124, spending is 15% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bozeman Elem?
Bozeman Elem has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,651 students.
How much does Bozeman Elem spend per student?
Bozeman Elem spends $12,124 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Bozeman Elem?
No, Bozeman Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bozeman Elem serve?
Bozeman Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bozeman Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bozeman Elem is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.