Ponderosa School
Tel:
(406)281-6218
- Ponderosa School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 21%.
Top Placements
Ponderosa School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ponderosa School's student population of 323 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 323 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ponderosa School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ponderosa School is 0.69, 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 | #501 out of 573 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 15% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 1% |
| White | 48% | 79% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.20 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Billings Elem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ponderosa School is Billings Senior High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverside Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Newman School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Billings Newman School Grades: PK-6 | 296 students
0.8 miles
605 South Billings Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6215 0.8 PK-6 296 - Billings Orchard School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
0.9 miles
120 Jackson Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6216 0.9 PK-5 375 - Billings Riverside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 589 students
0.9 miles
3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6000 0.9 6-8 589 - Billings Broadwater School Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
1.6 miles
415 Broadwater
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6207 1.6 PK-5 382 - Billings Washington School Grades: PK-6 | 294 students
1.6 miles
1044 Cook Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406)281-6221 1.6 PK-6 294
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