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Billings Elem

Montana · Public School District
28
Schools
10,988
Students
$13,071
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Billings Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 10,988 students across 28 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 6 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $13,071 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (28)
Elementary Schools22 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alkali Creek SchoolPK–05336
Arrowhead SchoolPK–05433
Beartooth SchoolPK–05352
Bench SchoolPK–05339
Big Sky ElementaryPK–05328
Bitterroot SchoolPK–05287
Boulder SchoolPK–05507
Broadwater SchoolPK–05320
Burlington SchoolPK–05277
Central Heights SchoolPK–05291
Eagle Cliffs ElementaryPK–05416
Highland SchoolPK–05269
McKinley SchoolPK–05285
Meadowlark SchoolPK–05562
Miles Avenue SchoolPK–05252
Newman SchoolPK–05215
Orchard SchoolPK–05300
Poly Drive SchoolPK–05305
Ponderosa SchoolPK–05274
Rose Park SchoolPK–05253
Sandstone SchoolPK–05416
Washington SchoolPK–05246
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ben Steele Middle School06–08747
Castle Rock Middle School06–08703
Lewis & Clark Middle School06–08667
Medicine Crow Middle School06–08518
Riverside Middle School06–08492
Will James Middle School06–08598
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,071Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
37%
State
42.0%
Local (property tax)
36.9%
Federal
21.1%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
10,988
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 28 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Billings Elem?
Billings Elem has 28 public schools, serving a total of 10,988 students.
How much does Billings Elem spend per student?
Billings Elem spends $13,071 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Billings Elem?
No, Billings Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Billings Elem serve?
Billings Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Billings Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Billings Elem is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.