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Elder Grove School

Q: Is Elder Grove School a good school?

Elder Grove School ranks 230 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

230^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Elder Grove School is an elementary school located in Billings, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 465 students. The school is part of the Elder Grove Elementary District, which is ranked 220 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Elder Grove School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of some nearby schools, such as Arrowhead School and Meadowlark School, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 19.78% in the 2024-2025 school year. This is significantly lower than some nearby schools, such as Fred W Graff School (87.35%) and Central Heights School (58.25%), which have much higher rates of students from low-income families. Additionally, Elder Grove School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.6 in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to some nearby schools like Canyon Creek School (11.6) and Yellowstone Academy Elementary (6.7).

While Elder Grove School's performance is generally lower than the state averages, it is not the lowest-performing school in the area. Schools like Yellowstone Academy Elementary and Canyon Creek School have significantly lower test scores and higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. The fluctuations in Elder Grove School's statewide ranking over the years suggest that the school's performance may be variable and influenced by various factors, such as changes in student population, teaching staff, or curriculum. Further investigation into the school's trends and the specific factors influencing its performance could provide valuable insights for potential improvement strategies.

465

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,998

Per pupil spending ?

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106

(406) 656-2893

District: Elder Grove Elementary

Students who attend Elder Grove School usually attend:

Middle:	Elder Grove 7-8
High:	Billings West High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 27th percentile in 2019 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 43rd (2025) from a 27th-percentile low (2019)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg38%

Montana avg40%

230^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

220^th of 387Elder Grove 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	45.1	230 of 401	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.1	132 of 212	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.6	182 of 332	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.4	209 of 329	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	68.4	119 of 356	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.4	90 of 123	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.1	80 of 116	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.8	72 of 109	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.7	88 of 191	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.1	60 of 246	75.6%	★★★★☆
2012	80.7	16 of 244	93.4%	★★★★★
2011	72.4	43 of 247	82.6%	★★★★☆
2010	77.5	21 of 241	91.3%	★★★★★
2009	71.4	38 of 190	80.0%	★★★★☆
2008	72.9	37 of 194	80.9%	★★★★☆
2007	68.3	62 of 230	73.0%	★★★★☆
2006	73.3	37 of 234	84.2%	★★★★☆
2005	43.9	142 of 218	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	44.7	135 of 217	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science45%+7 vs state

English Language Arts38%-5 vs state

Mathematics33%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Elder Grove School

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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
Elder Grove School	Public	PK, KG-5	1532 South 64 Street W	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Elder Grove Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2893	465	25	18.6	19.8%	391 (84.1%)	5 (1.1%)	32 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	45.1	230^th of 401 public elementary schools	42.6%		45.1	132^nd of 212 public elementary schools	37.7%	98	37.7	33.1	$8,998
Yellowstone Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1750 Ray of Hope Lane	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Yellowstone Academy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2198	36	5	6.7	77.8%	28 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.4	375^th of 401 public elementary schools	6.5%		5.3	198^th of 212 public elementary schools	6.6%	177	13.8	6.7	$119,416
Canyon Creek School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Duck Creek Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Canyon Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4471	147	13	11.6	40.1%	127 (86.4%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.5%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	13.5	361^st of 401 public elementary schools	10.0%		26.9	172^nd of 212 public elementary schools	18.9%	189	12.5	7.8	$13,547
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
Arrowhead School	Public	PK, KG-5	2510 38th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6201	434	24	18.1	18.4%	370 (85.3%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	73	83^rd of 401 public elementary schools	79.3%		85.9	26^th of 212 public elementary schools	87.7%	57	55.7	50.5	$11,781
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
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
Boulder School	Public	PK, KG-5	2202 32nd Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6206	495	27	18.6	23.6%	415 (83.8%)	6 (1.2%)	32 (6.5%)	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.9%)	81.7	46^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.5%		81.2	39^th of 212 public elementary schools	81.6%	7	60.0	59.0	$11,331
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Elder Grove School

What schools do graduates of Elder Grove School attend?

Students who attend Elder Grove School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elder Grove 7-8
High : Billings West High School

What district is Elder Grove School in?

Elder Grove Elementary

How many students attend Elder Grove School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 465 students attended Elder Grove School.

Is Elder Grove School a good school?

Elder Grove School ranks 230^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Elder Grove School?

Students at Elder Grove School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.

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