Sandstone School

Summary:

Sandstone School is an elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Billings, Montana, with 416 students. While the school has a slightly higher academic performance than the surrounding Billings Elementary district, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years and faces some challenges compared to nearby schools.

Sandstone School's test scores on the Montana state assessments are generally higher than the district and state averages, with 40.28% of students proficient or better in Math and 36.97% in Reading. However, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.3 students per teacher, compared to lower ratios at schools like McKinley School (13.0) and Highland School (15.9). Additionally, Sandstone School's spending per student of $8,941 is lower than the spending at nearby schools like McKinley ($9,348) and Highland ($9,497).

Despite its relatively strong test scores, Sandstone School's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 70th out of 123 Montana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 199th out of 332 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be underperforming compared to other elementary schools in the state. On a positive note, Sandstone School has a more racially diverse student population than some of the nearby schools, and its proximity to other elementary schools in the Billings area could present opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1440 Nutter Blvd
       Billings, MT  59105


(406) 281-6220

District: Billings Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,038 Help


Students who attend Sandstone School usually attend:

Middle:    Castle Rock Middle School
High:    Skyview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
8.4%
American Indian:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sandstone School ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 13th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (8.4%), American Indian (8.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandstone School is 17.3. 19 elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandstone School is $11,038. 18 elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Billings Elementary:

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


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Rank History for Sandstone School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.74 12th 217 94.5%
2005 45.14 139th 218 36.2%
2006 54.93 120th 234 48.7%
2007 46.90 144th 230 37.4%
2008 62.69 75th 194 61.3%
2009 63.03 75th 190 60.5%
2010 59.76 102nd 241 57.7%
2011 58.43 119th 247 51.8%
2012 49.21 156th 244 36.1%
2013 52.75 144th 246 41.5%
2015 41.91 180th 287 37.3%
2016 49.96 96th 191 49.7%
2017 40.02 69th 109 36.7%
2018 46.33 64th 116 44.8%
2019 43.85 70th 123 43.1%
2021 60.60 157th 356 55.9%
2022 48.60 206th 329 37.4%
2023 46.67 199th 332 40.1%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Sandstone 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 437 437
1991 399 4 1 19 40 n/a n/a 0 463
1992 391 1 2 13 36 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 401 2 2 8 36 n/a n/a 0 449
1994 371 3 5 6 29 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 384 4 5 7 20 n/a n/a 0 420
1996 384 4 5 7 20 n/a n/a 0 420
1997 355 8 8 9 24 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 334 9 5 7 23 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 327 8 6 9 31 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 332 8 11 6 29 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 316 10 5 11 31 n/a n/a 0 373
2002 356 11 14 21 40 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 356 11 14 21 40 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 385 9 13 19 46 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 350 9 12 13 31 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 347 9 9 19 38 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 353 11 7 20 35 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 356 13 9 22 52 n/a n/a 0 452
2009 339 9 11 14 43 n/a n/a 0 416
2010 377 14 8 19 43 n/a n/a 0 461
2011 374 8 1 25 44 1 23 0 476
2012 346 9 1 29 53 0 39 0 477
2013 364 3 2 28 48 0 46 0 491
2014 362 0 1 39 33 0 38 0 473
2015 385 4 1 52 40 0 38 0 520
2016 381 1 0 57 33 0 46 0 518
2017 319 2 2 33 31 0 36 0 423
2018 304 5 2 32 22 0 39 0 404
2019 318 3 4 26 19 2 33 0 405
2020 322 3 2 27 31 2 34 0 421
2021 312 5 2 29 32 1 30 0 411
2022 307 7 1 28 41 0 34 0 418
2023 305 9 1 35 34 3 29 0 416

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 Sandstone School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 437 20.5 21.3 18.1
1991 463 20.2 22.9 17.7
1992 443 20.0 22.1 18.5
1993 449 22.0 20.4 19.6
1994 414 20.7 20.0 13.8
1995 420 21.5 19.5 17.9
1996 420 21.5 19.5 17.9
1997 404 21.0 19.2 18.1
1998 378 19.8 19.1 17.2
1999 381 18.7 20.4 28.9
2000 386 18.5 20.9 27.2
2001 373 20.6 18.1 27.3
2002 442 25.0 17.7 33
2003 442 25.0 17.7 33
2004 472 27.6 17.1 31.6
2005 415 27.0 15.4 36.6
2006 422 25.4 16.6 30.1
2007 426 26.6 16.0 34.3
2008 452 26.7 16.9 34.7
2009 416 26.5 15.7 36.8
2010 461 26.3 17.5 36.4
2011 476 25.8 18.4 38.2
2012 477 25.7 18.5 42.8
2013 491 25.2 19.4 43
2014 473 24.9 18.9 44.8
2015 520 27.0 19.2 38.5
2016 518 27.0 19.1 48.8
2017 423 24.7 17.0 45.4
2018 404 24.0 16.7 39.6
2019 405 26.8 15.0 42
2020 421 25.3 16.6 44.9
2021 411 22.1 18.5 n/a
2022 418 25.0 16.6 n/a
2023 416 23.9 17.3 n/a

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 Sandstone School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 437 20.5 21.3 18.1
1991 463 20.2 22.9 17.7
1992 443 20.0 22.1 18.5
1993 449 22.0 20.4 19.6
1994 414 20.7 20.0 13.8
1995 420 21.5 19.5 17.9
1996 420 21.5 19.5 17.9
1997 404 21.0 19.2 18.1
1998 378 19.8 19.1 17.2
1999 381 18.7 20.4 28.9
2000 386 18.5 20.9 27.2
2001 373 20.6 18.1 27.3
2002 442 25.0 17.7 33
2003 442 25.0 17.7 33
2004 472 27.6 17.1 31.6
2005 415 27.0 15.4 36.6
2006 422 25.4 16.6 30.1
2007 426 26.6 16.0 34.3
2008 452 26.7 16.9 34.7
2009 416 26.5 15.7 36.8
2010 461 26.3 17.5 36.4
2011 476 25.8 18.4 38.2
2012 477 25.7 18.5 42.8
2013 491 25.2 19.4 43
2014 473 24.9 18.9 44.8
2015 520 27.0 19.2 38.5
2016 518 27.0 19.1 48.8
2017 423 24.7 17.0 45.4
2018 404 24.0 16.7 39.6
2019 405 26.8 15.0 42
2020 421 25.3 16.6 44.9
2021 411 22.1 18.5 n/a
2022 418 25.0 16.6 n/a
2023 416 23.9 17.3 n/a

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 Sandstone School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,941
2021 $11,802
2022 $12,381
2023 $11,038

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandstone School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 199th of 332 Elementary schools
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405416
 2.7%
African American39
 200%
American Indian1934
 78.9%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic2635
 34.6%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White318305
 4.1%
Two or More Races3329
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandstone School

Students at Sandstone School are 73% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Sandstone School ranks 199th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Sandstone School.

Students who attend Sandstone School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Castle Rock Middle School
High : Skyview High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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