Central Heights School

www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/eleme

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Heights School, located at 120 Lexington in Billings, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Billings Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its diverse student body. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Central Heights aims to prepare its students for future educational success while actively engaging the local community.

The school is known for its dedication to individualized instruction and a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student achievement. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school integrates various programs designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and current academic initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence through the Billings Public Schools district website.

291

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Heights School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	44
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	31
Pacific Islander	2

White
183 (62.9 %)
Hispanic
44 (15.1 %)
American Indian
31 (10.7 %)
Two or More
19 (6.5 %)
Asian
9 (3.1 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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)281-6209
Website:	http://www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/eleme
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 40

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Heights School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Heights School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	48.8%
Male	149	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)