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Irving School

811 W Alderson St, Bozeman, MT 59715 · (406) 522-6600 · Gallatin County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL174 STUDENTS
Enrollment
174
Elementary
DISTRICT 348 · STATE 167
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
81 students
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
1
Kindergarten
24
Grade 1
23
Grade 2
34
Grade 3
34
Grade 4
28
Grade 5
30
Student demographics
White
10359%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
3520%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 7%
Black
85%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
32%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
32%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
2112%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9957%
Female
7543%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
57.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
47.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
174
-98 (-36%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 15.4:1
% White
59%
was 68%
% Hispanic
20%
was 8%
% Black
5%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Irving School

As a mid-tier K-5 school in Bozeman, Montana, Irving School caters to 174 students from grades pre-K through 5, operated by Bozeman Elem.

Bozeman Elem runs 11 schools in total, collectively educating 4,689 students. Irving School is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Irving School reports that White students make up the majority at 59%; the rest looks like 20% Hispanic, 12% Native American, 5% Black. By comparison, Gallatin County as a whole is about 89% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Irving School higher than the state norm the norm. About 47% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Gallatin County (around 25%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the surrounding community, census data for Gallatin County shows median household earnings sit near $93,528, about 54% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Gallatin County runs 48 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,170 students), of which Irving School is one.

The closest other public school is Bozeman Online Charter School, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Irving School operates from a high-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Irving School's enrollment has shrank 36% since 2018, when it stood at 272 (now 174). Over the same period, the Hispanic share rose from 8% to 20%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 13.6:1 today.

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Gallatin County at a glance

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Population
124,074
Census ACS
Median income
$93,528
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
14,170 students

Quick facts

School name
Irving School
District
Bozeman Elem
Address
811 W Alderson St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone
(406) 522-6600
County
Gallatin County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
174
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
81 (47%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
300456000108
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Irving School
What is the total enrollment at Irving School?
Irving School enrolls approximately 174 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Irving School serve?
Irving School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Irving School is approximately 13.6:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Irving School?
At Irving School, the student body is approximately 59% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Irving School?
Irving School is overseen by Bozeman Elem in Gallatin County.
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