- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Billings, MT
Elder Grove School
Federal NCES profile for Elder Grove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300972000273
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elder Grove School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools.
- #30 of 30
- schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 465
- students enrolled
Elder Grove School has class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elder Grove School ranks #30 of 30 schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Elder Grove Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300972000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Elder Grove School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 300972000273 · Billings, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Elder Grove 7-8 (248 students)
Elder Grove School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Elder Grove School compares
Elder Grove School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 92% in Montana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$9,504
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Elder Grove School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Elder Grove Elem reports $9,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elder Grove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Grove 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elder Grove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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
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
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elder Grove School
How many students attend Elder Grove School?
Elder Grove School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Billings, MT. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elder Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elder Grove School is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elder Grove School?
The largest demographic group at Elder Grove School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elder Grove School?
Elder Grove School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Elder Grove School rank among schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Elder Grove School ranks #30 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 Elder Grove Elem?
Besides Elder Grove School, Elder Grove Elem also operates Elder Grove 7-8 (248 students). See the Elder Grove Elem district page for the complete list.