Eagle Cliffs Elementary School

1201 Kootenai
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eagle Cliffs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eagle Cliffs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Eagle Cliffs Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Eagle Cliffs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Cliffs Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#349 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
36%
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48%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
4%
5%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
83%
78%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eagle Cliffs Elementary School's ranking?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Eagle Cliffs Elementary School often compared to?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Heights School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Eagle Cliffs Elementary School?
403 students attend Eagle Cliffs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Eagle Cliffs Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Cliffs Elementary School?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eagle Cliffs Elementary School offer ?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eagle Cliffs Elementary School part of?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary School is part of Billings Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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