Top Rankings
Billings Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 10,980 students in Billings Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Billings Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
28 Schools
831 Schools
# Students
10,980 Students
145,651 Students
# Teachers
744 Teachers
10,893 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Billings Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.39
# American Indian Students
874 Students
16,099 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
11%
# Asian Students
70 Students
1,057 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
940 Students
8,121 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
133 Students
1,137 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
8,012 Students
113,566 Students
% White Students
73%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
47 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
904 Students
6,174 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
332
# Students in K Grade:
1,163
11,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,178
10,948
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,194
10,850
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,120
10,868
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,168
11,101
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,206
11,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,208
11,547
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,368
11,945
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,375
11,686
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
11,984
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,661
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
9,839
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,194 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,152. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,072 is less than the state median of $17,143. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$2 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$2 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,194
$18,152
Spending / Student
$12,072
$17,143
Best Billings Elementary School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6201
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6201
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
Math: 64% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
221 29th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
Central Heights School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Lexington
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6209
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6209
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Ben Steele Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5640 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #55.
Boulder School
Math: 56% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 32nd Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6206
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6206
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Highland School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
729 Parkhill
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6211
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6211
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Poly Drive School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2410 Poly Drive
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6217
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6217
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle Cliffs Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Kootenai
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6210
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6210
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Alkali Creek School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
681 Alkali Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6200
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1010.
Sandstone School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Nutter Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6220
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1111.
Big Sky Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Granger Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Beartooth School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Elaine Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6202
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6202
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mckinley School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North 31st Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1414.
Castle Rock Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #1515.
Bitterroot School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bench Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6205
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6205
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1616.
Will James Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #1717.
Broadwater School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Broadwater
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6207
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6207
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #1818.
Bench School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Milton Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6203
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6203
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1919.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Burlington School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6208
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6208
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Miles Avenue School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Miles Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6214
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6214
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #2222.
Medicine Crow Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Barrett Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #2323.
Rose Park School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1812 19th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6219
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6219
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #2424.
Riverside Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #2525.
Newman School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 South Billings Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6215
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #2626.
Washington School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Cook Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6221
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6221
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #2727.
Orchard School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Jackson Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6216
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6216
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2828.
Ponderosa School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4188 King Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6218
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6218
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Billings Elementary School District?
Billings Elementary School District manages 28 public schools serving 10,980 students.
What is the rank of Billings Elementary School District?
Billings Elementary School District is ranked #208 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Billings Elementary School District?
73% of Billings Elementary School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Billings Elementary School District?
Billings Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Billings Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,072 is less than the state median of $17,143. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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