At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Hyalite Elementary: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 479
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Hyalite Elementary
Hyalite Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bozeman. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Bozeman Elem. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Montana median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.6%). English learners represent 13.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hyalite Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic27.6%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bozeman Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Emily Dickinson School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Meadowlark Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Morning Star School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
482 reported students
Hawthorne School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Longfellow School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Whittier School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
262 reported students
Public schools near Hyalite Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlark Elementary Elementary · Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 492 | 0.9 mi |
| Emily Dickinson School Elementary · Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 531 | 1.2 mi |
| Irving School Elementary · Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 174 | 1.9 mi |
| Whittier School Elementary · Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 262 | 2.1 mi |
| Longfellow School Elementary · Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 289 | 2.4 mi |
| Morning Star School Elementary · Bozeman Elem | PK–05 | 482 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hyalite Elementary
What grades does Hyalite Elementary serve?
Hyalite Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bozeman Elem.
How many students attend Hyalite Elementary?
Hyalite Elementary reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 479 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hyalite Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 521 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hyalite Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hyalite Elementary is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Bozeman Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hyalite Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hyalite Elementary in?
Hyalite Elementary is part of Bozeman Elem, based in Bozeman, MT, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hyalite Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meadowlark Elementary (0.9 mi), Emily Dickinson School (1.2 mi), Irving School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.