BENCH SCHOOL

Bench School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Billings Elem school district, located in Billings, MT with about 385 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Bench School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bench School, located at 505 Milton Road in Billings, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Billings Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging a curiosity for learning, the faculty and staff aim to prepare children for their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school prides itself on being an inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular engagement. As part of the broader Billings school system, Bench School utilizes district-wide curricula while tailoring its approach to meet the unique needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find comprehensive information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative resources through their official website.

For more information, contact Bench School at (406) 281-6203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

505 Milton Road
Billings, MT 59105
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BENCH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Billings, MT with about 385 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Billings Elem
Total Students:
385
Teachers:
25.48
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 385 students

White
65.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
13.0%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.