- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Elysian School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 300984000276 · Billings, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Elysian Middle School (148 students)
Elysian School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Elysian School compares
Elysian 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,324
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
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.
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
District finance for Elysian Elem reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~302 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.