Key Indicators

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

State avg: 162
332
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
71%+13.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Bench School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Billings, Montana. The school enrolls 332 students. It is part of the Billings Elem district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBillings Elem
County30111
CityBillings
ZIP59105
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300387000061

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment332
White56.6%
Hispanic / Latino11.1%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races10.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
56.6%
Hispanic
11.1%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
10.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 %71%
State Avg57%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)