Big Sky Elementary

3231 Granger Avenue East
Billings, MT 59102

www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/eleme

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Big Sky Elementary, located at 3231 Granger Avenue East in Billings, Montana, serves as a vital component of the Billings Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its students, emphasizing foundational learning and character development. By aligning its curriculum with district standards, Big Sky Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging active participation and community engagement within the local Billings area.

Beyond the classroom, the school focuses on creating a well-rounded experience by promoting a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and families. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic schedules, administrative updates, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on both individual student growth and collective school spirit, Big Sky Elementary serves as a dedicated neighborhood institution committed to the holistic development of its elementary-aged learners.

328

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Sky Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	34
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
211 (64.3 %)
American Indian
42 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
34 (10.4 %)
Two or More
30 (9.1 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
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)281-6204
Website:	http://www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/eleme
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 56

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Sky Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Sky Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	51.2%
Male	160	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)