Meadowlark School

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562 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowlark School, located at 221 29th Street West in Billings, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Billings Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their school and local community.

Beyond the classroom, Meadowlark School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by integrating opportunities for creativity and character building. The staff works closely with families and the surrounding Billings community to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By maintaining close ties with the Billings Public Schools district, Meadowlark ensures that its curriculum aligns with broader educational standards while remaining responsive to the unique needs of its specific student body.

562

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowlark School
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Asian	15
Two or More	35
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	3

White
470 (83.6 %)
Two or More
35 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (3.7 %)
American Indian
16 (2.8 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (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)281-6213
Website:	http://sites.google.com/prod/billingsschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 98

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meadowlark School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meadowlark School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	46.8%
Male	299	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)