Eagle Cliffs Elementary

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Eagle Cliffs Elementary ranks 165 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eagle Cliffs Elementary is a public elementary school in Billings, Montana, serving 416 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Billings Elementary District, which is ranked 169 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eagle Cliffs Elementary consistently outperforms the Billings Elementary district and the state of Montana in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science on the Montana State Tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 48.92% proficiency in Mathematics, 48.05% in Reading, and 26.58% in Science, compared to the district scores of 36.42%, 39.27%, and 35.28%, respectively. This academic performance places Eagle Cliffs Elementary in the top half of Montana elementary schools, with a statewide ranking of 165 out of 332 schools. However, the school has a lower percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools like Bench School and McKinley School, which have more diverse student populations.

Eagle Cliffs Elementary's academic success may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than some nearby schools. While the school's consistent performance is noteworthy, nearby schools like Highland School and McKinley School also demonstrate strong academic achievement, suggesting that there may be best practices or strategies that could be shared across the Billings Elementary District to improve overall student performance, particularly in the area of Science proficiency, which lags behind Mathematics and Reading at Eagle Cliffs Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1201 Kootenai
Billings, MT 59105

(406) 281-6210

District: Billings Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,886

Students who attend Eagle Cliffs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Castle Rock Middle School
High:	Skyview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Hispanic:

9.0%

American Indian:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eagle Cliffs Elementary ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 11^th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), Hispanic (9%), American Indian (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle Cliffs Elementary is 17.4. 17 elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Eagle Cliffs Elementary employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Cliffs Elementary is $10,886. 20 elementary schools in the Billings Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Eagle Cliffs Elementary 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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	52.01	112^th	217	48.4%
2005	51.42	122^nd	218	44.0%
2006	59.00	107^th	234	54.3%
2007	66.13	71^st	230	69.1%
2008	69.27	56^th	194	71.1%
2009	48.08	126^th	190	33.7%
2010	46.36	162^nd	241	32.8%
2011	42.10	170^th	247	31.2%
2012	47.17	164^th	244	32.8%
2013	45.43	167^th	246	32.1%
2015	40.44	187^th	287	34.8%
2016	19.64	167^th	191	12.6%
2017	23.51	94^th	109	13.8%
2018	15.79	108^th	116	6.9%
2019	24.53	96^th	123	22.0%
2021	66.84	130^th	356	63.5%
2022	64.24	137^th	329	58.4%
2023	55.36	165^th	332	50.3%

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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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary

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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	387	387
1991	373	3	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	385
1992	377	3	4	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	391
1993	391	2	12	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	416
1994	397	5	4	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	414
1995	376	3	5	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	395
1996	376	3	5	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	395
1997	341	4	6	7	13	n/a	n/a	0	371
1998	342	3	11	6	17	n/a	n/a	0	379
1999	331	3	9	6	20	n/a	n/a	0	369
2000	329	4	8	6	20	n/a	n/a	0	367
2001	324	3	9	5	15	n/a	n/a	0	356
2002	443	6	6	13	11	n/a	n/a	0	479
2003	443	6	6	13	11	n/a	n/a	0	479
2004	458	7	6	13	19	n/a	n/a	0	503
2005	450	9	6	20	20	n/a	n/a	0	505
2006	463	10	6	24	16	n/a	n/a	0	519
2007	445	7	6	14	16	n/a	n/a	0	488
2008	368	3	6	8	16	n/a	n/a	0	401
2009	360	5	7	9	13	n/a	n/a	0	394
2010	370	6	6	11	14	n/a	n/a	0	407
2011	369	4	2	11	13	1	10	0	410
2012	373	10	3	16	20	1	18	0	441
2013	368	8	2	14	24	0	21	0	437
2014	376	9	1	18	22	1	23	0	450
2015	363	7	1	15	16	4	20	0	426
2016	362	7	1	13	14	5	28	0	430
2017	322	4	1	10	10	3	25	0	375
2018	321	3	0	16	9	3	22	0	374
2019	332	6	0	15	11	3	26	0	393
2020	369	6	0	14	10	3	28	0	430
2021	339	8	0	13	12	2	21	0	395
2022	336	6	0	17	17	2	25	0	403
2023	343	5	0	20	17	2	29	0	416
2024	320	6	0	38	29	1	29	0	423

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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	387	17.5	22.1	18.1
1991	385	16.9	22.7	18.7
1992	391	17.0	23.0	5.1
1993	416	20.6	20.2	6
1994	414	19.6	21.1	4.3
1995	395	18.9	20.9	5.3
1996	395	18.9	20.9	5.3
1997	371	18.7	19.8	6.2
1998	379	17.3	21.9	7.9
1999	369	17.4	21.2	13
2000	367	19.4	18.9	14.7
2001	356	21.3	16.7	17.1
2002	479	26.2	18.3	15.9
2003	479	26.2	18.3	15.9
2004	503	27.2	18.5	19.1
2005	505	26.8	18.8	18.6
2006	519	27.8	18.7	21.8
2007	488	29.2	16.7	24
2008	401	25.6	15.7	21.2
2009	394	25.4	15.5	17
2010	407	23.5	17.2	17.4
2011	410	23.6	17.3	23.7
2012	441	24.6	17.9	26.8
2013	437	23.9	18.2	20.4
2014	450	23.9	18.7	22.7
2015	426	24.0	17.7	26.3
2016	430	26.0	16.5	28.8
2017	375	22.6	16.5	25.9
2018	374	23.1	16.1	20.6
2019	393	26.0	15.1	24.9
2020	430	25.3	16.9	28.4
2021	395	23.5	16.7	n/a
2022	403	25.9	15.5	n/a
2023	416	25.9	16.0	n/a
2024	423	24.3	17.4	17

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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	387	17.5	22.1	18.1
1991	385	16.9	22.7	18.7
1992	391	17.0	23.0	5.1
1993	416	20.6	20.2	6
1994	414	19.6	21.1	4.3
1995	395	18.9	20.9	5.3
1996	395	18.9	20.9	5.3
1997	371	18.7	19.8	6.2
1998	379	17.3	21.9	7.9
1999	369	17.4	21.2	13
2000	367	19.4	18.9	14.7
2001	356	21.3	16.7	17.1
2002	479	26.2	18.3	15.9
2003	479	26.2	18.3	15.9
2004	503	27.2	18.5	19.1
2005	505	26.8	18.8	18.6
2006	519	27.8	18.7	21.8
2007	488	29.2	16.7	24
2008	401	25.6	15.7	21.2
2009	394	25.4	15.5	17
2010	407	23.5	17.2	17.4
2011	410	23.6	17.3	23.7
2012	441	24.6	17.9	26.8
2013	437	23.9	18.2	20.4
2014	450	23.9	18.7	22.7
2015	426	24.0	17.7	26.3
2016	430	26.0	16.5	28.8
2017	375	22.6	16.5	25.9
2018	374	23.1	16.1	20.6
2019	393	26.0	15.1	24.9
2020	430	25.3	16.9	28.4
2021	395	23.5	16.7	n/a
2022	403	25.9	15.5	n/a
2023	416	25.9	16.0	n/a
2024	423	24.3	17.4	17

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 Eagle Cliffs Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$12,194
2022	$12,218
2023	$10,886

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 96^th of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 165^th of 332 Elementary schools	28.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	393	416	5.9%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	11	17	54.5%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	15	20	33.3%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	332	343	3.3%
Two or More Races	26	29	11.5%

Schools Near Eagle Cliffs Elementary

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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
Eagle Cliffs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Kootenai	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6210	423	24	17.4	17.0%	320 (75.7%)	6 (1.4%)	38 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.9%)	55.4	165^th of 332 public elementary schools	50.3%		64.2	137^th of 329 public elementary schools	58.4%	28	48.9	48.1	26.6	$10,886
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
Sandstone School	Public	PK, KG-5	1440 Nutter Blvd	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6220	390	22	17.8	36.9%	272 (69.7%)	9 (2.3%)	41 (10.5%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.2%)	4 (1.0%)	27 (6.9%)	46.7	199^th of 332 public elementary schools	40.1%		48.6	206^th of 329 public elementary schools	37.4%	7	40.3	37.0	33.3	$11,038
Bench School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Milton Road	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6203	314	23	13.9	68.2%	182 (58.0%)	3 (1.0%)	34 (10.8%)	2 (0.6%)	60 (19.1%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (10.2%)	20.4	282^nd of 332 public elementary schools	15.1%		19.7	288^th of 329 public elementary schools	12.5%	6	22.1	21.4	26.1	$11,799
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
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
Bitterroot School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Bench Blvd	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6205	289	17	16.7	36.3%	208 (72.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (10.4%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (11.1%)	37.3	234^th of 332 public elementary schools	29.5%		36.4	247^th of 329 public elementary schools	24.9%	13	32.3	34.2	31.4	$11,855
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
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
Beartooth School	Public	PK, KG-5	1345 Elaine Street	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6202	352	22	16.2	45.2%	239 (67.9%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (15.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.1%)	56.9	156^th of 332 public elementary schools	53.0%		43.4	225^th of 329 public elementary schools	31.6%	69	36.7	43.8	43.6	$11,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Cliffs Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Cliffs Elementary?

Students at Eagle Cliffs Elementary are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Eagle Cliffs Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Eagle Cliffs Elementary.

What district is Eagle Cliffs Elementary in?

Billings Elementary

What schools do graduates of Eagle Cliffs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Eagle Cliffs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Castle Rock Middle School
High : Skyview High School

Is Eagle Cliffs Elementary a good school?

Eagle Cliffs Elementary ranks 165^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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