Billings Elem School District
School District · Billings, Montana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
28
22 elem, 6 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
28
22 elem, 6 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#105 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,015
$1,253 vs Montana median
District size
11,089 students
Much larger than Montana median
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. The district invests $12,015 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Billings Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mckinley School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Billings Elem students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 39.9%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 22
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Billings
- Total Enrollment
- 11,089
- Teachers (FTE)
- 705
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Billings Elem?
Billings Elem spends $12,015 per student per year.
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?
Mckinley 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 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.9%. 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 5.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MT
Compare Billings Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Lockwood K-12 (4)
- Baker K-12 Schools (4)
- Belgrade Elem (4)
- Corvallis K-12 Schools (4)
- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4)
- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
- Havre Elem (4)
- Hellgate Elem (4)
- Laurel Elem (4)
- Lewistown Elem (4)
- Malta K-12 Schools (4)
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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