Enrollment
302
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Billings, MT
Elysian School
Federal NCES profile for Elysian School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300984000276
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elysian School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Montana schools.
- #29 of 30
- schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 302
- students enrolled
Elysian School has class sizes larger than 78% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elysian School ranks #29 of 30 schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Elysian Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300984000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elysian School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elysian School
Elysian School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Billings, Montana, enrolling 302 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 public schools, it stands alongside Meadowlark School (691 students): Elysian School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 19.2:1).
Its district, Elysian Elem, also runs Elysian Middle School (148 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 School compares
Elysian 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 78% in Montana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Elysian 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 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysian Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elysian School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
Broadwater School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elysian School
How many students attend Elysian School?
Elysian School has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Billings, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elysian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elysian School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elysian School?
The largest demographic group at Elysian School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elysian School?
Elysian School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 School rank among schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Elysian School ranks #29 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.
Is Elysian School a good school?
Elysian School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 School, Elysian Elem also operates Elysian Middle School (148 students). See the Elysian Elem district page for the complete list.
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