- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Billings, MT
Broadwater School
Federal NCES profile for Broadwater School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300387000064
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadwater School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #24 of 30
- schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Montana
- 400
- students enrolled
Broadwater School has class sizes larger than 89% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadwater School ranks #24 of 30 schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Billings Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300387000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Broadwater School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 300387000064 · Billings, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark Middle School (741 students)
Broadwater School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Broadwater School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Middle School
741 students
- Ben Steele Mid
Ben Steele Middle School
740 students
- Meadowlark Sch
Meadowlark School
691 students
- Castle Rock Mi
Castle Rock Middle School
691 students
- Will James Mid
Will James Middle School
634 students
- This school
Broadwater School
400 students
What this shows Broadwater School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broadwater School compares
Broadwater School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 89% in Montana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.8%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Broadwater School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Billings Elem reports $12,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broadwater School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Steele Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castle Rock Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will James Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broadwater School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Billings
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadowlark School
Standard public school
691 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Boulder School
Standard public school
495 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Elder Grove School
Standard public school
465 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Eagle Cliffs Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Arrowhead School
Standard public school
434 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Sandstone School
Standard public school
393 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broadwater School
How many students attend Broadwater School?
Broadwater School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Billings, MT. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadwater School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadwater School is 16.7:1, which is 42% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broadwater School?
The largest demographic group at Broadwater School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Billings, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadwater School?
Broadwater School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broadwater School rank among schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadwater School ranks #24 of 30 schools in Billings, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Billings on the city page.
What other schools are in Billings Elem?
Besides Broadwater School, Billings Elem also operates Lewis & Clark Middle School (741 students), Ben Steele Middle School (740 students), and Meadowlark School (691 students). See the Billings Elem district page for the complete list.