Washington School

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Washington School ranks 238 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Washington School is an elementary school located in Billings, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 246 students. The school is part of the Billings Elementary District, which is ranked 169 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

One of the key differentiating factors for Washington School is its more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students compared to nearby schools like Central Heights School and Burlington School. However, Washington School's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the Billings Elementary District average. In the 2022-2023 school year, Washington School's proficiency rates in Mathematics (35.25%), Reading (36.89%), and Science (24.49%) were all below the district and state averages.

Additionally, Washington School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 238 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and has received a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This trend of declining performance over the past decade suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic outcomes. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8 students per teacher could be an asset if the school can leverage this to provide more individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1044 Cook Avenue
Billings, MT 59102

(406) 281-6221

District: Billings Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
238^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,101

Students who attend Washington School usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis & Clark Middle School
High:	Billings West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

American Indian:

22.1%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington School ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 17^th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Washington School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Billings Elementary School District. Student population at Washington School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50%), American Indian (22.1%), Hispanic (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington School is 11.3, which is the lowest among 22 elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Washington School employs 18.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington School is $13,101, which is the highest among 22 elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington 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 Washington School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	24.06	177^th	217	18.4%
2005	29.95	176^th	218	19.3%
2006	25.33	211^th	234	9.8%
2007	24.53	209^th	230	9.1%
2008	30.26	163^rd	194	16.0%
2009	43.09	136^th	190	28.4%
2010	44.65	167^th	241	30.7%
2011	34.61	193^rd	247	21.9%
2012	18.91	209^th	244	14.3%
2013	10.90	233^rd	246	5.3%
2015	12.87	262^nd	287	8.7%
2016	9.62	179^th	191	6.3%
2021	15.36	311^th	356	12.6%
2022	26.40	272^nd	329	17.3%
2023	36.55	238^th	332	28.3%

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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 Washington 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	281	281
1991	239	3	1	12	26	n/a	n/a	0	281
1992	244	0	1	9	38	n/a	n/a	0	292
1993	253	2	2	19	42	n/a	n/a	0	318
1994	240	1	3	19	34	n/a	n/a	0	297
1995	241	6	4	23	34	n/a	n/a	0	308
1996	241	6	4	23	34	n/a	n/a	0	308
1997	253	7	4	22	37	n/a	n/a	0	323
1998	244	9	5	25	36	n/a	n/a	0	319
1999	218	12	3	23	54	n/a	n/a	0	310
2000	187	11	6	31	45	n/a	n/a	0	280
2001	191	13	8	40	38	n/a	n/a	0	290
2002	181	24	7	31	40	n/a	n/a	0	283
2003	181	24	7	31	40	n/a	n/a	0	283
2004	194	18	7	32	41	n/a	n/a	0	292
2005	176	19	3	23	37	n/a	n/a	0	258
2006	177	19	0	23	43	n/a	n/a	0	262
2007	158	13	2	19	39	n/a	n/a	0	231
2008	178	16	3	28	44	n/a	n/a	0	269
2009	174	15	2	37	61	n/a	n/a	0	289
2010	195	20	5	36	59	n/a	n/a	0	315
2011	146	10	3	38	55	0	14	0	266
2012	173	5	3	42	46	0	18	0	287
2013	136	3	2	32	30	0	21	0	224
2014	149	3	7	43	42	0	16	0	260
2015	152	3	6	51	41	0	13	0	266
2016	163	4	4	49	39	1	22	0	282
2017	152	5	2	47	64	2	22	0	294
2018	166	5	1	50	49	2	23	0	296
2019	157	5	1	29	53	2	26	0	273
2020	168	7	2	36	68	1	24	0	306
2021	150	7	1	35	39	2	25	0	259
2022	142	13	0	38	44	1	17	0	255
2023	133	10	0	38	43	0	22	0	246
2024	104	9	0	33	46	0	16	0	208

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 Washington School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	281	16.4	17.1	18.1
1991	281	14.3	19.6	21.7
1992	292	14.0	20.8	48.3
1993	318	17.7	18.0	51.9
1994	297	18.8	15.8	52.5
1995	308	17.5	17.6	54.9
1996	308	17.5	17.6	54.9
1997	323	16.9	19.1	59.8
1998	319	18.4	17.3	56.7
1999	310	18.4	16.8	64.5
2000	280	18.9	14.8	63.6
2001	290	17.8	16.3	34.8
2002	283	18.8	15.1	59.4
2003	283	18.8	15.1	59.4
2004	292	20.3	14.4	60.6
2005	258	20.3	12.7	65.1
2006	262	20.7	12.7	59.2
2007	231	20.0	11.6	60.6
2008	269	20.5	13.1	65.1
2009	289	20.4	14.2	64.7
2010	315	20.5	15.3	69.5
2011	266	17.3	15.3	78.2
2012	287	19.8	14.4	77
2013	224	16.4	13.6	78.1
2014	260	19.8	13.0	77.3
2015	266	21.0	12.6	77.1
2016	282	23.0	12.2	100
2017	294	22.2	13.2	100
2018	296	22.5	13.1	100
2019	273	22.4	12.1	64.5
2020	306	23.0	13.2	38.2
2021	259	21.1	12.2	n/a
2022	255	21.6	11.7	n/a
2023	246	20.7	11.8	n/a
2024	208	18.4	11.3	74.5

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 Washington School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	281	16.4	17.1	18.1
1991	281	14.3	19.6	21.7
1992	292	14.0	20.8	48.3
1993	318	17.7	18.0	51.9
1994	297	18.8	15.8	52.5
1995	308	17.5	17.6	54.9
1996	308	17.5	17.6	54.9
1997	323	16.9	19.1	59.8
1998	319	18.4	17.3	56.7
1999	310	18.4	16.8	64.5
2000	280	18.9	14.8	63.6
2001	290	17.8	16.3	34.8
2002	283	18.8	15.1	59.4
2003	283	18.8	15.1	59.4
2004	292	20.3	14.4	60.6
2005	258	20.3	12.7	65.1
2006	262	20.7	12.7	59.2
2007	231	20.0	11.6	60.6
2008	269	20.5	13.1	65.1
2009	289	20.4	14.2	64.7
2010	315	20.5	15.3	69.5
2011	266	17.3	15.3	78.2
2012	287	19.8	14.4	77
2013	224	16.4	13.6	78.1
2014	260	19.8	13.0	77.3
2015	266	21.0	12.6	77.1
2016	282	23.0	12.2	100
2017	294	22.2	13.2	100
2018	296	22.5	13.1	100
2019	273	22.4	12.1	64.5
2020	306	23.0	13.2	38.2
2021	259	21.1	12.2	n/a
2022	255	21.6	11.7	n/a
2023	246	20.7	11.8	n/a
2024	208	18.4	11.3	74.5

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 Washington School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,634
2021	$13,125
2022	$13,236
2023	$13,101

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	273	246	9.9%
African American	5	10	100%
American Indian	53	43	18.9%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	29	38	31%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	157	133	15.3%
Two or More Races	26	22	15.4%

Schools Near Washington 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Central Heights School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Lexington	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6209	283	19	15.2	44.5%	180 (63.6%)	1 (0.4%)	46 (16.3%)	7 (2.5%)	30 (10.6%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.0%)	60.5	139^th of 332 public elementary schools	58.1%		72.7	103^rd of 329 public elementary schools	68.7%	36	56.2	43.2	34.1	$12,030
Burlington School	Public	PK, KG-5	2135 Lewis Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6208	274	19	14.8	35.8%	191 (69.7%)	6 (2.2%)	27 (9.9%)	4 (1.5%)	18 (6.6%)	5 (1.8%)	23 (8.4%)	59.7	145^th of 332 public elementary schools	56.3%		43.5	223^rd of 329 public elementary schools	32.2%	78	46.1	39.1	43.2	$11,903
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington School

What district is Washington School in?

Billings Elementary

How many students attend Washington School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Washington School.

What schools do graduates of Washington School attend?

Students who attend Washington School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis & Clark Middle School
High : Billings West High School

What is the racial makeup of Washington School?

Students at Washington School are 50% White, 22% American Indian, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is Washington School a good school?

Washington School ranks 238^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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