PONDEROSA SCHOOL
Ponderosa School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Billings Elem school district, located in Billings, MT with about 269 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 17 teachers, Ponderosa 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.
Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school located in Billings, Montana, and is part of the Billings Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student population, typically covering grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the foundational academic, social, and emotional development of its students.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with Montana state standards while integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities. With a dedicated staff of educators and support personnel, Ponderosa strives to foster a culture of respect and curiosity, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Ponderosa School at (406) 281-6218 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6218
PONDEROSA SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Billings, MT with about 269 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Billings Elem
- Total Students:
- 269
- Teachers:
- 17.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 269 students
- White
- 55.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.