Poly Drive School

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305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Poly Drive Elementary School, located in the historic Poly Vista neighborhood of Billings, Montana, serves as a prominent pillar of the Billings Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in the surrounding area. Its location, nestled within a quiet residential neighborhood, contributes to a stable learning environment that emphasizes both student growth and parental involvement.

Academically, Poly Drive is committed to fostering a supportive culture that promotes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of the larger Billings district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while leveraging its unique community setting to offer a well-rounded elementary experience. Through its active school community and dedication to the success of its diverse student body, Poly Drive remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of Billings.

305

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poly Drive School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	17
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
239 (78.4 %)
Two or More
23 (7.5 %)
American Indian
20 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.6 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)281-6217
Website:	http://polydrive.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 44

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Poly Drive School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Poly Drive School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	50.8%
Male	150	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)