MTPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Independent School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Billings, Montana|Independent Elem

Billings, MT 59105

School Profile

Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
299
Student:Teacher
16.6:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
28.1%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
40-44%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.1:1
Worse than average in MT

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$9,953
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 53%Local 40%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$398,725
+1.5% YoY
Billings, MT metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

272
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Independent School

Independent School currently enrolls 299 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MT.

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