Elder Grove School

1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106

www.eldergrove.k12.mt.us

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elder Grove School is a K-8 public school located in a rural-fringe setting just west of Billings, Montana. As a K-8 district, it holds a unique position in the region, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade before they typically transition to a separate high school district. Known for its smaller, tight-knit community atmosphere, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education that leverages its size to foster stronger relationships between students, staff, and families compared to larger urban districts.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Elder Grove community, maintaining a culture that balances traditional academic standards with a focus on student character and community involvement. While the school serves a smaller student population, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school. Its location on the western edge of Billings allows the school to provide a more quiet, community-focused learning environment while remaining within easy reach of the resources and opportunities of the greater Billings metropolitan area.

458

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elder Grove School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	14
Black	6
Two or More	21
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
407 (88.9 %)
Two or More
21 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.1 %)
American Indian
8 (1.7 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elder Grove Elem
Phone:	(406)656-2893
Website:	http://www.eldergrove.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
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 72

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 71