Billings Elem School District
School District · Billings, Montana
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
28
22 elem, 6 mid
Enrollment
11,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
28
22 elem, 6 mid
Enrollment
11,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Billings Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Billings Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Meadowlark School
Billings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mckinley School
Billings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Heights School
Billings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#111 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,015
$1,253 vs Montana median
District size
11,089 students
Much larger than Montana median
The short answer
Billings Elem ranks #111 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Billings Elem's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Meadowlark School (8.5/10), Mckinley School (8.2/10), and Central Heights School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Billings Elem schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Billings Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowlark School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mckinley School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Heights School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Boulder School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Arrowhead School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Eagle Cliffs Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Ben Steele Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Poly Drive School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Highland School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Alkali Creek School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Billings Elem
Billings Elem is a Billings, Montana school district serving 28 schools.The district educates 11,089 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $12,015 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Billings Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Meadowlark School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Billings Elem students show an average math proficiency of 47.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Billings Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Billings Elem with test data.
Schools in Billings Elem
28 schoolsElementary Schools22
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Billings
- Total Enrollment
- 11,089
- Teachers (FTE)
- 705
- District spending per student
- $12,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Billings Elem?
Billings Elem has 28 schools in total — 22 elementary, 6 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Billings Elem?
The average composite rating for Billings Elem is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Billings Elem?
Billings Elem's district-level spending was $12,015 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Billings Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Billings Elem is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Billings Elem?
Meadowlark School is the highest-rated school in Billings Elem with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Billings Elem?
Across schools in Billings Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Billings Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Billings Elem has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Billings Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
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- Centerville Elem (5)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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