Elder Grove School
Tel:
(406)656-2893
- Elder Grove School serves 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 21%.
Top Placements
Elder Grove School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Elder Grove School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Elder Grove School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elder Grove School is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.20. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall School Rank | #210 out of 573 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 4% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 85% | 79% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.20 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elder Grove Elem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Will James Middle School (5.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Yellowstone Academy Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Billings Yellowstone Academy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 23 students
1.1 miles
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406)656-2198 1.1 PK-6 23 - Billings Canyon Creek School Grades: PK-6 | 187 students
2.8 miles
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406)656-4471 2.8 PK-6 187 - Billings Big Sky Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 476 students
4.1 miles
3231 Granger Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6204 4.1 PK-6 476 - Billings Arrowhead School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
4.9 miles
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6201 4.9 PK-5 480 - Billings Meadowlark School Grades: PK-6 | 677 students
4.9 miles
221 29th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6213 4.9 PK-6 677
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