Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandstone School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandstone School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Sandstone School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandstone School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
2%
1%
White
70%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandstone School's ranking?
Sandstone School is ranked #443 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Sandstone School often compared to?
Sandstone Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beartooth School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sandstone School?
393 students attend Sandstone School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sandstone School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandstone School?
Sandstone School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sandstone School offer ?
Sandstone School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandstone School part of?
Sandstone School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandstone School located?
Sandstone School is located in the Heights neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 8 other public schools located in Heights.
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