Morning Star School

ms.bsd7.org

424 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.

424

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morning Star School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	2

White
388 (91.5 %)
Two or More
24 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Morning Star School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Morning Star School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	50.5%
Male	210	49.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th