McKinley School

820 North 31st Street
Billings, MT 59101

sites.google.com/billingsschools.org/mcki

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School is a public school located in Billings, Montana, and serves as part of the Billings Public Schools district. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban district, McKinley works to provide its diverse student body with a well-rounded curriculum that prepares them for successful transitions into middle school.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources provided by the Billings Public Schools system, McKinley implements state-aligned standards while striving to create an inclusive atmosphere for all learners. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, or administrative contact details, the official district website serves as the primary resource for updates and school-wide communications.

285

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	34
American Indian	53
Pacific Islander	1

White
164 (57.5 %)
American Indian
53 (18.6 %)
Two or More
34 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
26 (9.1 %)
Black
6 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)281-6212
Website:	http://sites.google.com/billingsschools.org/mcki
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 43

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKinley School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKinley School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	53.3%
Male	133	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)