McKinley School

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McKinley School ranks 83 rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McKinley School is an elementary school located in Billings, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 285 and is part of the Billings Elementary District.

McKinley School has consistently outperformed the Billings Elementary District and the state of Montana in academic proficiency across various subjects, with 48.84% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 51.16% in Reading, and 51.28% in Science, compared to lower district and state averages. The school has also shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating and ranking 83 out of 332 Montana elementary schools. Additionally, McKinley School has a more diverse student population, with 57.54% White, 2.11% African American, 9.12% Hispanic, 0.35% Asian, 18.6% Native American, and 11.93% two or more races.

While McKinley School is performing well academically, there is still room for improvement, particularly in areas where the school's performance lags behind the state average, such as Reading proficiency. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is also higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Washington School, Alkali Creek School, and Miles Avenue School, which may be an area to address to further support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

820 North 31st Street
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 281-6212

District: Billings Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,884

Students who attend McKinley School usually attend:

Middle:	Riverside Middle School
High:	Billings Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

American Indian:

20.4%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McKinley School ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 3^rd among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), American Indian (20.4%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley School is 12.4, which is the 4^th best among 22 elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare McKinley School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley School is $11,884, which is the 9^th highest among 22 elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McKinley School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Billings Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Billings Elementary 169^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McKinley School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	14.47	198^th	217	8.8%
2005	35.27	162^nd	218	25.7%
2006	44.13	155^th	234	33.8%
2007	32.24	195^th	230	15.2%
2008	26.11	169^th	194	12.9%
2009	27.48	163^rd	190	14.2%
2010	25.31	204^th	241	15.4%
2011	18.77	212^th	247	14.2%
2012	16.61	210^th	244	13.9%
2013	4.90	237^th	246	3.7%
2015	14.69	258^th	287	10.1%
2018	8.99	113^th	116	2.6%
2019	13.59	116^th	123	5.7%
2021	55.10	186^th	356	47.8%
2022	49.29	204^th	329	38.0%
2023	75.23	83^rd	332	75.0%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for McKinley School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	280	280
1991	241	1	1	14	32	n/a	n/a	0	289
1992	278	1	1	10	23	n/a	n/a	0	313
1993	264	1	1	12	23	n/a	n/a	0	301
1994	262	0	3	17	22	n/a	n/a	0	304
1995	245	12	3	18	26	n/a	n/a	0	304
1996	245	12	3	18	26	n/a	n/a	0	304
1997	236	10	4	19	23	n/a	n/a	0	292
1998	206	8	4	18	20	n/a	n/a	0	256
1999	181	11	4	17	25	n/a	n/a	0	238
2000	175	7	4	21	46	n/a	n/a	0	253
2001	157	7	4	20	35	n/a	n/a	0	223
2002	196	6	5	27	62	n/a	n/a	0	296
2003	196	6	5	27	62	n/a	n/a	0	296
2004	188	11	5	34	67	n/a	n/a	0	305
2005	203	11	7	33	67	n/a	n/a	0	321
2006	206	8	5	42	64	n/a	n/a	0	325
2007	199	7	7	34	64	n/a	n/a	0	311
2008	176	6	5	36	68	n/a	n/a	0	291
2009	189	3	5	38	68	n/a	n/a	0	303
2010	214	5	7	35	42	n/a	n/a	0	303
2011	212	13	3	41	46	3	4	0	322
2012	207	7	5	38	55	4	10	0	326
2013	178	2	7	35	45	1	26	0	294
2014	193	3	7	31	47	0	34	0	315
2015	196	4	2	32	53	1	37	0	325
2016	187	4	0	31	44	1	44	0	311
2017	174	15	0	22	37	1	32	0	281
2018	170	6	0	23	39	1	24	0	263
2019	179	14	2	26	71	3	38	0	333
2020	178	9	3	18	67	2	28	0	305
2021	158	9	0	20	48	2	32	0	269
2022	180	8	0	23	54	0	32	0	297
2023	164	6	1	26	53	1	34	0	285
2024	167	4	2	32	61	1	32	0	299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKinley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	280	16.0	17.5	18.2
1991	289	14.7	19.6	22.1
1992	313	12.0	26.0	39
1993	301	15.7	19.2	41.2
1994	304	15.1	20.1	38.2
1995	304	16.0	19.0	40.5
1996	304	16.0	19.0	40.5
1997	292	15.8	18.5	50
1998	256	15.2	16.8	43
1999	238	15.7	15.2	56.3
2000	253	15.5	16.3	55.7
2001	223	17.2	13.0	61
2002	296	20.6	14.4	57.1
2003	296	20.6	14.4	57.1
2004	305	19.9	15.3	59
2005	321	20.9	15.4	55.5
2006	325	20.5	15.9	55.4
2007	311	20.9	14.9	62.7
2008	291	20.5	14.2	64.3
2009	303	20.0	15.2	64
2010	303	20.4	14.8	60.4
2011	322	18.9	16.9	64.9
2012	326	17.8	18.2	70.2
2013	294	18.5	15.8	64.3
2014	315	20.1	15.6	65.1
2015	325	21.0	15.4	68
2016	311	23.0	13.5	72
2017	281	18.8	14.9	68.3
2018	263	19.5	13.4	51
2019	333	21.2	15.7	60.1
2020	305	21.5	14.1	38.4
2021	269	20.4	13.1	n/a
2022	297	23.9	12.3	n/a
2023	285	21.8	13.0	n/a
2024	299	24.0	12.4	69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McKinley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	280	16.0	17.5	18.2
1991	289	14.7	19.6	22.1
1992	313	12.0	26.0	39
1993	301	15.7	19.2	41.2
1994	304	15.1	20.1	38.2
1995	304	16.0	19.0	40.5
1996	304	16.0	19.0	40.5
1997	292	15.8	18.5	50
1998	256	15.2	16.8	43
1999	238	15.7	15.2	56.3
2000	253	15.5	16.3	55.7
2001	223	17.2	13.0	61
2002	296	20.6	14.4	57.1
2003	296	20.6	14.4	57.1
2004	305	19.9	15.3	59
2005	321	20.9	15.4	55.5
2006	325	20.5	15.9	55.4
2007	311	20.9	14.9	62.7
2008	291	20.5	14.2	64.3
2009	303	20.0	15.2	64
2010	303	20.4	14.8	60.4
2011	322	18.9	16.9	64.9
2012	326	17.8	18.2	70.2
2013	294	18.5	15.8	64.3
2014	315	20.1	15.6	65.1
2015	325	21.0	15.4	68
2016	311	23.0	13.5	72
2017	281	18.8	14.9	68.3
2018	263	19.5	13.4	51
2019	333	21.2	15.7	60.1
2020	305	21.5	14.1	38.4
2021	269	20.4	13.1	n/a
2022	297	23.9	12.3	n/a
2023	285	21.8	13.0	n/a
2024	299	24.0	12.4	69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,348
2021	$12,635
2022	$12,686
2023	$11,884

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKinley School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 116^th of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 83^rd of 332 Elementary schools	69.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	333	285	14.4%
African American	14	6	57.1%
American Indian	71	53	25.4%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	26	26
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	179	164	8.4%
Two or More Races	38	34	10.5%

Schools Near McKinley School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
McKinley School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 North 31st Street	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6212	299	24	12.4	69.9%	167 (55.9%)	4 (1.3%)	32 (10.7%)	2 (0.7%)	61 (20.4%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (10.7%)	75.2	83^rd of 332 public elementary schools	75.0%		49.3	204^th of 329 public elementary schools	38.0%	121	48.8	51.2	51.3	$11,884
Broadwater School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Broadwater	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6207	301	25	12.0	61.8%	191 (63.5%)	4 (1.3%)	44 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.3%)	33.1	249^th of 332 public elementary schools	25.0%		33.6	256^th of 329 public elementary schools	22.2%	7	26.4	30.8	34.0	$12,815
Highland School	Public	PK, KG-5	729 Parkhill	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6211	271	18	15.4	31.4%	206 (76.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.9%)	2 (0.7%)	19 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.0%)	56.6	159^th of 332 public elementary schools	52.1%		68.5	122^nd of 329 public elementary schools	62.9%	37	44.4	42.9	37.0	$11,198
Orchard School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Jackson Street	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6216	290	21	13.7	77.9%	130 (44.8%)	4 (1.4%)	56 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (20.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (14.1%)	21.6	278^th of 332 public elementary schools	16.3%		18.6	291^st of 329 public elementary schools	11.6%	13	23.4	23.4	25.6	$12,092
Washington School	Public	PK, KG-5	1044 Cook Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6221	208	18	11.3	74.5%	104 (50.0%)	9 (4.3%)	33 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.7%)	36.5	238^th of 332 public elementary schools	28.3%		26.4	272^nd of 329 public elementary schools	17.3%	34	35.3	36.9	24.5	$13,101
Alkali Creek School	Public	PK, KG-5	681 Alkali Creek Road	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6200	321	20	16.3	22.1%	246 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.4%)	5 (1.6%)	15 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.4%)	62	131^st of 332 public elementary schools	60.5%		57.8	159^th of 329 public elementary schools	51.7%	28	49.1	40.0	43.1	$11,286
Miles Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Miles Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6214	269	19	13.8	43.5%	187 (69.5%)	6 (2.2%)	38 (14.1%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.7%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.3%)	37.1	235^th of 332 public elementary schools	29.2%		27.5	271^st of 329 public elementary schools	17.6%	36	37.1	25.9	32.3	$12,926
Newman School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 South Billings Blvd	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6215	227	18	12.3	72.2%	127 (55.9%)	5 (2.2%)	44 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.4%)	14.3	296^th of 332 public elementary schools	10.8%		12.2	303^rd of 329 public elementary schools	7.9%	7	18.6	23.5	17.1	$12,768
Ponderosa School	Public	PK, KG-5	4188 King Avenue East	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6218	297	21	14.4	73.7%	161 (54.2%)	11 (3.7%)	47 (15.8%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	13.5	299^th of 332 public elementary schools	9.9%		20.2	285^th of 329 public elementary schools	13.4%	14	23.9	16.9	11.8	$11,833
Rose Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	1812 19th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6219	263	18	14.9	33.1%	194 (73.8%)	3 (1.1%)	27 (10.3%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.3%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.0%)	50.4	191^st of 332 public elementary schools	42.5%		34	254^th of 329 public elementary schools	22.8%	63	36.5	40.5	38.5	$11,280

Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley School

What schools do graduates of McKinley School attend?

Students who attend McKinley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle School
High : Billings Senior High School

What district is McKinley School in?

Billings Elementary

How many students attend McKinley School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended McKinley School.

What is the racial makeup of McKinley School?

Students at McKinley School are 56% White, 20% American Indian, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is McKinley School a good school?

McKinley School ranks 83^rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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