WASHINGTON SCHOOL
Washington School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Billings Elem school district, located in Billings, MT with about 296 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 22 teachers, Washington School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Washington School, located at 1044 Cook Avenue in Billings, Montana, is a neighborhood elementary school operating under the Billings Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of Montana’s largest school district, Washington School adheres to state educational standards and emphasizes core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The school is deeply integrated into the Billings community, prioritizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering various resources typical of the Billings Public Schools system, the institution strives to prepare children for their middle and high school years through collaborative classroom settings and extracurricular engagement. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or staff directories, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-specific news.
For more information, contact Washington School at (406) 281-6221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 281-6221
WASHINGTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Billings, MT with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Billings Elem
- Total Students:
- 296
- Teachers:
- 22.53
- 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 296 students
- White
- 56.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 16.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.