School Overview
Anderson School, located at 10040 Cottonwood Road in Bozeman, Montana, is a K-8 public school serving the rural community south of the city. As a single-school district, Anderson is known for maintaining a close-knit, traditional educational environment. The school prioritizes small class sizes and personalized instruction, fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and the local families it serves. It is widely regarded as a community hub, maintaining a distinct identity separate from the larger Bozeman public school system while providing a rigorous academic foundation.

The school’s curriculum is complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities and a focus on character development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school in the surrounding district. Because of its location in a rapidly growing area of the Gallatin Valley, Anderson School balances its historic, small-town atmosphere with modern educational standards. Its commitment to a supportive learning climate and active parental involvement makes it a highly sought-after school for families looking for a specialized, community-focused educational experience.
163
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anderson School
Demographic Student Count
White143
Hispanic11
Asian3
Two or More5
American Indian1
  • White
    143 (87.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Anderson Elem
Phone: (406)587-1305
Website: http://andersonmt.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Anderson School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten18
Grade 123
Grade 227
Grade 322
Grade 425
Grade 523
Grade 625
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Anderson School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7847.9%
Male8552.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 184 Students
Charter School 298 Students
Charter School 249 Students