Yellowstone Academy Elementary School
Tel:
(406) 656-2198
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School serves 24 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School's student population of 24 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 24 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #637 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 75% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Yellowstone Academy Elementary School is Laurel High School (5.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Yellowstone Academy 7-8 (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elder Grove 7-8 (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Billings Yellowstone Academy 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 19 students
0.0 miles
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198 0.0 7-8 19 - Billings Elder Grove 7-8 Grades: 6-8 | 200 students
1.1 miles
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893 1.1 6-8 200 - Billings Elder Grove School Grades: PK-5 | 397 students
1.1 miles
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893 1.1 PK-5 397 - Billings Canyon Creek 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 49 students
3.5 miles
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471 3.5 7-8 49 - Billings Canyon Creek School Grades: PK-6 | 196 students
3.5 miles
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471 3.5 PK-6 196
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