Irving School

811 W Alderson St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irving School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Irving School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Irving School's student population of 184 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025

School Rankings

Irving School ranks within the top 5% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irving School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#31 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
65-69%
37%
60-64%
46%
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
22%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
63%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irving School's ranking?
Irving School is ranked #31 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Irving School often compared to?
Irving Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamotte School, Longfellow School, Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Irving School?
184 students attend Irving School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Irving School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving School?
Irving School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irving School offer ?
Irving School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irving School part of?
Irving School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   1/6/2023
This school is BEYOND exceptional! The interaction between staff and students goes beyond anything I ever expected.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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