MontanaSchoolsIndependent School

Independent School

PublicGrades -16
Billings, Montana · Independent Elem
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students299
Student:Teacher16.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch28%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 167
299
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
28%-23.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Independent School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Billings, Montana. The school enrolls 299 students. It is part of the Independent Elem district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
299 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictIndependent Elem
County30111
CityBillings
ZIP59105
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301482000455

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment299

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %28%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)