Summary:
Yellowstone Academy Elementary is the sole public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Yellowstone Academy Elementary District in Billings, Montana. With a total enrollment of just 36 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Montana elementary schools, performing significantly below the state average in academic proficiency across all core subjects.
Despite high per-student spending of $58,145 and a low student-teacher ratio of 6.7 to 1, Yellowstone Academy Elementary has struggled to provide quality education to its students. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 13.79% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 6.67% in Mathematics, and 0% in Science, compared to state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's 0-star rating from SchoolDigger further underscores its underperformance, which may be exacerbated by the high percentage of students (77.78%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage.
Overall, the data suggests that Yellowstone Academy Elementary is a struggling school that is failing to meet the academic needs of its students, despite the available resources. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's persistent underperformance, such as effective use of resources and targeted interventions, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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