Pioneer School

1937 Dover Road
Billings, MT 59105

72 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer School, located at 1937 Dover Road in Billings, Montana, is a rural K-8 public elementary school that prides itself on maintaining a small-classroom environment. Serving the local community since its founding, the school emphasizes a traditional academic foundation while leveraging the benefits of smaller class sizes to provide individualized attention. Their educational philosophy focuses on fostering a supportive, family-like atmosphere where students can develop both academically and personally in a close-knit setting.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to a well-rounded education, often incorporating local community values into its curriculum. Because it serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the Billings area, Pioneer School places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community collaboration. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school and beyond, all within the context of a dedicated and intimate rural learning environment.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	4
American Indian	11

White
57 (79.2 %)
American Indian
11 (15.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (5.6 %)

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:	Pioneer Elem
Phone:	(406)373-5357
Website:	http://pioneerschool.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 10

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pioneer School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	10
Grade 1	16
Grade 2	9
Grade 3	10
Grade 4	10
Grade 5	7
Grade 6	6
Grade 7	3
Grade 8	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pioneer School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	41	56.9%
Male	31	43.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Independent School

Independent Elem

Charter School 297 Students

2907 Roundup Road
Billings, MT 59105 (2.5 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th