Elder Grove School
Tel:
(406) 656-2893
- Elder Grove School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Elder Grove School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
- Elder Grove School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Elder Grove School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Elder Grove School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #389 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 11% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 85% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elder Grove Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elder Grove School is Billings West High School (5.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Elder Grove 7-8 (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Billings Elder Grove 7-8 Grades: 6-8 | 200 students
0.0 miles
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893 0.0 6-8 200 - Billings Yellowstone Academy 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 19 students
1.1 miles
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198 1.1 7-8 19 - Billings Yellowstone Academy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 24 students
1.1 miles
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198 1.1 PK-6 24 - Billings Canyon Creek 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 49 students
2.8 miles
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471 2.8 7-8 49 - Billings Canyon Creek School Grades: PK-6 | 196 students
2.8 miles
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471 2.8 PK-6 196
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