Enrollment
148
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Billings, MT
Elysian Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elysian Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300984000293
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elysian Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 148
- students enrolled
Elysian Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elysian Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Elysian Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300984000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elysian Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elysian Middle School
Elysian Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Billings, Montana, enrolling 148 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Montana schools and 39% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 148 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Elysian Elem spends $10,084 per pupil, 48% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Billings's middle schools, it stands alongside Lewis & Clark Middle School (741 students): Elysian Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 16.1:1).
Its district, Elysian Elem, also runs Elysian School (302 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elysian Middle School compares
Elysian Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$10,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Elysian Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elysian Elem, which includes Elysian Middle School.
$10,084
Per student
-48%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 30.7%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elysian Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysian School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elysian Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Billings
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Standard public school
741 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Ben Steele Middle School
Standard public school
740 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Castle Rock Middle School
Standard public school
691 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Will James Middle School
Standard public school
634 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Medicine Crow Middle School
Standard public school
517 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside Middle School
Standard public school
436 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elysian Middle School
How many students attend Elysian Middle School?
Elysian Middle School has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Billings, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elysian Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elysian Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elysian Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elysian Middle School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elysian Middle School?
Elysian Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elysian Middle School rank among middle schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Elysian Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Billings on the city page.
Is Elysian Middle School a good school?
Elysian Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elysian Elem?
Besides Elysian Middle School, Elysian Elem also operates Elysian School (302 students). See the Elysian Elem district page for the complete list.
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