- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Billings, MT
Eagle Cliffs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Cliffs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300387000902
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Cliffs Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools.
- #22 of 30
- schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Montana
- 443
- students enrolled
Eagle Cliffs Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Cliffs Elementary ranks #22 of 30 schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Billings Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300387000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Eagle Cliffs Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 300387000902 · Billings, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark Middle School (741 students)
Eagle Cliffs Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Eagle Cliffs Elementary 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
Eagle Cliffs Elementary
443 students
What this shows Eagle Cliffs Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Cliffs Elementary compares
Eagle Cliffs Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 93% in Montana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Eagle Cliffs Elementary 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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary'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
Arrowhead School
Standard public school
434 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Broadwater School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Cliffs Elementary
How many students attend Eagle Cliffs Elementary?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Billings, MT. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Cliffs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Cliffs Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 50% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Cliffs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Cliffs Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Cliffs Elementary?
Eagle Cliffs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary rank among schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Cliffs Elementary ranks #22 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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary, 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.