YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Yellowstone Academy Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Yellowstone Academy Elem school district, located in Billings, MT with about 24 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 7 teachers, Yellowstone Academy Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.

Yellowstone Academy Elementary, located at 1750 Ray of Hope Lane in Billings, Montana, is a private, faith-based educational institution serving students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is an extension of the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) campus, a well-known organization dedicated to providing therapeutic services and educational support for youth facing behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. Because of this affiliation, the school environment is uniquely structured to provide a highly supportive, trauma-informed approach to learning that prioritizes both academic growth and the overall well-being of the student.

The academy emphasizes a personalized educational experience, often maintaining smaller class sizes to ensure that each child receives the necessary attention and accommodations to succeed. By integrating therapeutic values with a standard curriculum, Yellowstone Academy aims to foster resilience, social-emotional development, and academic confidence in its students. The school serves as a vital resource for families in the Billings area looking for a structured, compassionate, and specialized environment where students can thrive in spite of personal or emotional obstacles.

For more information, contact Yellowstone Academy Elem at (406) 656-2198 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.