Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Billings Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Billings Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Billings school district, covering approximately 39.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Billings Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Billings Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billings Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billings Elementary School's ranking?
Billings Elementary School is ranked #1222 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Billings Elementary School often compared to?
Billings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlandville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Billings Elementary School?
249 students attend Billings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Billings Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Billings Elementary School?
Billings Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Billings Elementary School offer ?
Billings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Billings Elementary School part of?
Billings Elementary School is part of Billings R-IV School District.
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