Bozeman Elem School District
School District · Bozeman, Montana
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Bozeman Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bozeman Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Longfellow School
Bozeman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Emily Dickinson School
Bozeman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Morning Star School
Bozeman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#26 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,840
$2,428 vs Montana median
District size
4,679 students
Much larger than Montana median
The short answer
Bozeman Elem ranks #26 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Bozeman Elem's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Longfellow School (8.8/10), Emily Dickinson School (8.2/10), and Morning Star School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 2% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bozeman Elem schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bozeman Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longfellow School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Emily Dickinson School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Morning Star School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Hawthorne School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Meadowlark Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Whittier School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Sacajawea Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Chief Joseph Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Hyalite Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Irving School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bozeman Elem
Bozeman Elem is a Bozeman, Montana school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,679 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $10,840 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Bozeman Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Longfellow School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Bozeman Elem students show an average math proficiency of 66.2% and ELA proficiency of 74.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Bozeman Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bozeman Elem with test data.
Schools in Bozeman Elem
11 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Bozeman
- Total Enrollment
- 4,679
- Teachers (FTE)
- 283
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bozeman Elem?
Bozeman Elem has 11 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bozeman Elem?
The average composite rating for Bozeman Elem is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bozeman Elem?
Bozeman Elem spends $10,840 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bozeman Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bozeman Elem is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bozeman Elem?
Longfellow School is the highest-rated school in Bozeman Elem with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Bozeman Elem?
Across schools in Bozeman Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bozeman Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Bozeman Elem has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.5%
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Compare Bozeman Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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