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Elysian School

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Elysian School ranks 162 nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

162^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Elysian School is an elementary school in Billings, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 302 students. The school is part of the Elysian Elementary District, which is ranked 110 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elysian School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, Elysian School had 50.68% proficiency in ELA, 42.57% in Math, and 26.92% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 16.3 over the past few years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools. Additionally, Elysian School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.48% to 31.12% in recent years, compared to the higher rates at some of the nearby schools like Ponderosa School and Orchard School.

Elysian School's performance is consistently strong, with its statewide ranking and 4-star rating from SchoolDigger remaining relatively stable over the past several years. While the school outperforms many of the nearby schools, including Canyon Creek School and Orchard School, there is still room for improvement, particularly in Science proficiency. Additionally, the school's performance, while strong, is not the highest among the nearby schools, as evidenced by the high-performing Meadowlark School.

302

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,721

Per pupil spending ?

27.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 656-4101

District: Elysian Elementary

Students who attend Elysian School usually attend:

Middle:	Elysian Middle School
High:	Billings West High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

7.0%

American Indian:

6.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 82nd percentile in 2021 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 82nd-percentile peak (2021) to 60th (2025)

!Science scores 11 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg48%

Montana avg40%

162^nd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

110^th of 387Elysian Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	162 of 401	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.6	58 of 212	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	69 of 332	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	79.1	78 of 329	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	83.8	64 of 356	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	58.8	54 of 123	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.3	114 of 191	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.5	170 of 287	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.5	185 of 246	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.0	169 of 244	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.4	157 of 247	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	72.0	43 of 241	82.2%	★★★★☆
2009	69.1	50 of 190	73.7%	★★★★☆
2008	37.8	152 of 194	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	36.1	186 of 230	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.0	175 of 234	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	19.5	193 of 218	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	4.6	209 of 217	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%+8 vs state

Mathematics43%+6 vs state

Science27%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Elysian School	Public	PK, KG-5	6416 Elysian Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Elysian Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4101	302	19	16.3	27.5%	241 (79.8%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	6 (2.0%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	58.6	162^nd of 401 public elementary schools	59.6%		75.6	58^th of 212 public elementary schools	72.6%	104	50.7	42.6	$11,721
Big Sky Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3231 Granger Avenue East	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6204	373	24	15.6	59.2%	227 (60.9%)	12 (3.2%)	51 (13.7%)	6 (1.6%)	44 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.8%)	31.5	295^th of 401 public elementary schools	26.4%					(n/a)	28.2	26.4	$11,887
Central Heights School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Lexington	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6209	285	19	15.4	58.2%	179 (62.8%)	1 (0.4%)	55 (19.3%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.3%)	35	276^th of 401 public elementary schools	31.2%		53.5	115^th of 212 public elementary schools	45.8%	161	35.4	21.5	$12,270
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-5	221 29th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6213	691	38	18.3	23.6%	547 (79.2%)	10 (1.4%)	38 (5.5%)	7 (1.0%)	38 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.2%)	81	48^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.0%					(n/a)	59.6	57.4	$10,996
Newman School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 South Billings Blvd	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6215	249	20	12.2	74.7%	136 (54.6%)	6 (2.4%)	43 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	45 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)	25.8	325^th of 401 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.8	180^th of 212 public elementary schools	15.1%	145	26.5	22.8	$12,671
Miles Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Miles Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6214	325	21	15.1	67.1%	202 (62.2%)	8 (2.5%)	47 (14.5%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.1%)	39.6	253^rd of 401 public elementary schools	36.9%					(n/a)	39.0	28.1	$13,278
Burlington School	Public	PK, KG-5	2135 Lewis Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6208	257	19	13.8	54.5%	182 (70.8%)	2 (0.8%)	26 (10.1%)	5 (1.9%)	18 (7.0%)	3 (1.2%)	21 (8.2%)	51.9	201^st of 401 public elementary schools	49.9%		54.2	112^th of 212 public elementary schools	47.2%	89	41.7	39.7	$12,182
Ponderosa School	Public	PK, KG-5	4188 King Avenue East	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6218	277	23	11.8	73.6%	145 (52.3%)	9 (3.2%)	52 (18.8%)	1 (0.4%)	52 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	12.7	364^th of 401 public elementary schools	9.2%		15.2	187^th of 212 public elementary schools	11.8%	177	17.3	12.1	$11,811
Rose Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	1812 19th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6219	277	17	15.9	49.1%	189 (68.2%)	9 (3.2%)	35 (12.6%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.2%)	55.3	181^st of 401 public elementary schools	54.9%		52.9	117^th of 212 public elementary schools	44.8%	64	45.2	40.2	$12,371
Orchard School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Jackson Street	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6216	340	22	15.1	76.5%	148 (43.5%)	7 (2.1%)	76 (22.4%)	1 (0.3%)	67 (19.7%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.8%)	15.2	358^th of 401 public elementary schools	10.7%		29	165^th of 212 public elementary schools	22.2%	193	19.7	11.6	$12,818

Frequently Asked Questions about Elysian School

What is the racial makeup of Elysian School?

Students at Elysian School are 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Elysian School in?

Elysian Elementary

What schools do graduates of Elysian School attend?

Students who attend Elysian School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elysian Middle School
High : Billings West High School

How many students attend Elysian School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 302 students attended Elysian School.

Is Elysian School a good school?

Elysian School ranks 162^nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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