ELDER GROVE 7-8
Elder Grove 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Elder Grove Elem school district, located in Billings, MT with about 200 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Elder Grove 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Elder Grove School, serving grades 7–8, is located on the western outskirts of Billings, Montana. It functions as part of a smaller, close-knit district that prides itself on offering a personalized educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary schooling and the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to foster academic growth and character development in students during these critical middle school years.
Because of its location and size, Elder Grove is often noted for its balance between a traditional academic curriculum and a tight-knit campus culture. It provides students with a stable environment where educators can focus on individual student needs, extracurricular engagement, and preparing learners for the rigors of the larger high school experience in the Billings area. The school serves as a central hub for its surrounding rural-to-suburban community, maintaining a focus on local values and student-centered instruction.
For more information, contact Elder Grove 7-8 at (406) 656-2893 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
ELDER GROVE 7-8 is a public Title I school in Billings, MT with about 200 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Elder Grove Elem
- Total Students:
- 200
- Teachers:
- 8.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 200 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELDER GROVE 7-8 is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.