Ponderosa School

4188 King Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101

billings.k12.mt.us/ponderosa

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school located in Billings, Montana, and is part of the Billings Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student population, typically covering grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the foundational academic, social, and emotional development of its students.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with Montana state standards while integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities. With a dedicated staff of educators and support personnel, Ponderosa strives to foster a culture of respect and curiosity, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

274

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponderosa School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	41
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	52

White
155 (56.6 %)
American Indian
52 (19.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (15.0 %)
Two or More
18 (6.6 %)
Black
7 (2.6 %)
Asian
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)281-6218
Website:	http://billings.k12.mt.us/ponderosa
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 49

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ponderosa School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ponderosa School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	117	42.7%
Male	157	57.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)