Elder Grove 7-8

1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106

www.eldergrove.k12.mt.us

231 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

231

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elder Grove 7-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
195 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.3 %)
Two or More
10 (4.3 %)
American Indian
7 (3.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
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

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 89