Very Good
#129 of 603 schools in MT
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Monforton Primary
Elementary School · Monforton Elem · Bozeman, MT
A Monforton Elem elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
6001 Monforton School Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 18 schools in Bozeman.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monforton Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,852
Median home value
$579,800
Median rent
$1,748/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Creek MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Childrens Development Center of BozemanPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monforton Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monforton Primary is listed in Monforton Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monforton Primary
Monforton Primary is a public elementary school in Bozeman, MT, part of Monforton Elem, serving approximately 206 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 603 schools in MT. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monforton Primary
What grades does Monforton Primary serve?
Monforton Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Monforton Primary?
Monforton Primary has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monforton Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monforton Primary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monforton Primary rank in MT?
Monforton Primary ranks #129 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Monforton Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monforton Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Monforton Primary a charter school?
No, Monforton Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monforton Primary a Title I school?
No, Monforton Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monforton Primary?
19.4% of students at Monforton Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (406) 586-1557
- Area population (ZIP 59718)
- 43,750
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 32
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59718; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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