Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ponderosa School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponderosa School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ponderosa School's student population of 285 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ponderosa School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponderosa School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
5%
Black
2%
1%
White
57%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponderosa School's ranking?
Ponderosa School is ranked #643 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Ponderosa School often compared to?
Ponderosa Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rose Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ponderosa School?
285 students attend Ponderosa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ponderosa School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponderosa School?
Ponderosa School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ponderosa School offer ?
Ponderosa School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ponderosa School part of?
Ponderosa School is part of Billings Elem School District.
In what neighborhood is Ponderosa School located?
Ponderosa School is located in the Southwest Corridor neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 2 other public schools located in Southwest Corridor.
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