Morning Star School

ms.bsd7.org

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morning Star Elementary School is a prominent public institution located in Bozeman, Montana, serving students within the Bozeman Public School District (BSD7). Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school provides a comprehensive K-5 educational experience. It is situated in a vibrant neighborhood, offering a structured, supportive environment that focuses on foundational learning, personal development, and fostering a collaborative spirit among students, faculty, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Morning Star is recognized for its dedication to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school emphasizes character development and active participation in the local community, often leveraging its location in Bozeman to offer enriching opportunities. By maintaining a focus on high instructional standards and inclusive classroom settings, Morning Star Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local school district, striving to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

482

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morning Star School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	32
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

White
413 (85.7%)
Hispanic
32 (6.6%)
Two or More
26 (5.4%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bozeman Elem
Phone:	(406)522-6500
Website:	http://ms.bsd7.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 95

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 92