Broadwater School

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320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Broadwater School, located in Billings, Montana, serves as a community-focused elementary school within the Billings Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to develop social responsibility and personal growth. The school is well-integrated into the local neighborhood, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere that partners with families to support each child's educational journey.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in a well-rounded education. By utilizing a variety of instructional methods, the faculty at Broadwater works to address diverse learning styles, helping students build confidence and curiosity. Through its digital resources and community involvement, Broadwater School remains committed to preparing its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

320

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broadwater School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	39
Black	5
Two or More	34
American Indian	35
Pacific Islander	2

White
205 (64.1 %)
Hispanic
39 (12.2 %)
American Indian
35 (10.9 %)
Two or More
34 (10.6 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Billings Elem
Phone:	(406)281-6207
Website:	http://broadwaterschool.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Broadwater School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Broadwater School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	48.1%
Male	166	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)