BIG SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Big Sky Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Billings Elem school district, located in Billings, MT with about 407 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 25 teachers, Big Sky Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Big Sky Elementary, located at 3231 Granger Avenue East in Billings, Montana, serves as a vital component of the Billings Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its students, emphasizing foundational learning and character development. By aligning its curriculum with district standards, Big Sky Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging active participation and community engagement within the local Billings area.

Beyond the classroom, the school focuses on creating a well-rounded experience by promoting a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and families. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic schedules, administrative updates, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on both individual student growth and collective school spirit, Big Sky Elementary serves as a dedicated neighborhood institution committed to the holistic development of its elementary-aged learners.

For more information, contact Big Sky Elementary at (406) 281-6204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3231 Granger Avenue East
Billings, MT 59102
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BIG SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Billings, MT with about 407 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:
407
Teachers:
25.33
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 407 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.5%
Two or more races
9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.