Elysian School

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Elysian School ranks 69 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elysian School is an elementary school in Billings, Montana, serving 307 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Billings Elementary District, which is ranked 57 out of 300 districts in the state, Elysian School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic performance.

Elysian School stands out for its strong academic results, with 48.78% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 57.93% in Reading, and 50% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school also has a higher percentage of White students (79.8%) compared to nearby Miles Avenue School (54.07%) and Orchard School (46.67%), as well as a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students per teacher.

Elysian School's consistent high performance is reflected in its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it among the top 25% of Montana elementary schools. In contrast, most of the nearby Billings Elementary schools have lower rankings and ratings. While Elysian School's mathematics proficiency rate is slightly lower than in reading and science, the school's overall academic excellence and favorable student-teacher ratio suggest that it is providing a quality education to its students and could serve as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 656-4101

District: Elysian Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,349

Students who attend Elysian School usually attend:

Middle:	Elysian Middle School
High:	Billings West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

7.3%

American Indian:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elysian School ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (7.3%), American Indian (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elysian School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Elysian School employs 20.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elysian School is $10,349.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Elysian Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elysian Elementary 57^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elysian School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	4.55	209^th	217	3.7%
2005	19.50	193^rd	218	11.5%
2006	38.00	175^th	234	25.2%
2007	36.09	186^th	230	19.1%
2008	37.75	152^nd	194	21.6%
2009	69.13	50^th	190	73.7%
2010	72.05	43^rd	241	82.2%
2011	48.42	157^th	247	36.4%
2012	44.00	169^th	244	30.7%
2013	36.46	185^th	246	24.8%
2015	44.53	170^th	287	40.8%
2016	43.32	114^th	191	40.3%
2019	58.81	54^th	123	56.1%
2021	83.81	64^th	356	82.0%
2022	79.10	78^th	329	76.3%
2023	78.79	69^th	332	79.2%

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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 Elysian 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	79	79
1991	89	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	89
1992	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
1993	135	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1994	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1995	145	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	147
1996	145	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	147
1997	143	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	147
1998	137	0	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	144
1999	131	0	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	139
2000	119	0	3	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	131
2001	109	0	2	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	120
2002	106	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2003	106	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2004	103	3	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	115
2005	80	3	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	93
2006	80	6	2	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	95
2007	70	6	4	6	11	n/a	n/a	0	97
2008	70	7	3	6	11	n/a	n/a	0	97
2009	84	4	2	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	106
2010	93	4	4	6	9	n/a	n/a	0	116
2011	93	6	4	6	8	0	6	0	123
2012	88	5	7	10	21	0	1	0	132
2013	128	3	13	12	18	0	1	0	175
2014	150	6	8	15	20	0	1	0	200
2015	160	4	9	18	19	0	4	0	214
2016	203	3	8	13	12	0	6	0	245
2017	216	3	7	16	9	0	5	0	256
2018	231	2	5	11	12	0	6	0	267
2019	245	1	0	14	8	0	6	0	274
2020	254	1	3	16	9	0	7	0	290
2021	222	4	2	17	8	0	7	0	260
2022	228	2	3	17	9	0	11	0	270
2023	245	3	1	23	26	0	9	0	307
2024	234	2	2	21	17	0	10	0	286

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 Elysian School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	79	5.0	15.8	32.9
1991	89	6.0	14.8	13.5
1992	93	7.0	13.2	20.4
1993	136	8.8	15.5	16.2
1994	141	9.5	14.8	16.3
1995	147	11.0	13.4	23.8
1996	147	11.0	13.4	23.8
1997	147	11.0	13.4	28.6
1998	144	11.0	13.1	27.1
1999	139	10.8	12.9	46.8
2000	131	10.5	12.5	38.9
2001	120	11.3	10.6	46.7
2002	112	7.9	14.2	43.8
2003	112	7.9	14.2	43.8
2004	115	8.5	13.5	50.4
2005	93	8.6	10.8	52.7
2006	95	8.6	11.0	48.4
2007	97	8.5	11.4	69.1
2008	97	8.9	10.9	56.7
2009	106	8.9	11.9	48.1
2010	116	9.1	12.7	48.3
2011	123	9.5	12.9	51.2
2012	132	9.5	13.8	44.7
2013	175	12.8	13.6	38.9
2014	200	17.5	11.4	35
2015	214	15.0	14.2	37.9
2016	245	17.0	14.4	30.6
2017	256	18.5	13.8	25.4
2018	267	19.7	13.4	23.6
2019	274	20.0	13.6	27.4
2020	290	19.9	14.5	26.6
2021	260	20.5	12.6	n/a
2022	270	19.8	13.6	n/a
2023	307	20.8	14.7	n/a
2024	286	20.8	13.7	31.1

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 Elysian School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	79	5.0	15.8	32.9
1991	89	6.0	14.8	13.5
1992	93	7.0	13.2	20.4
1993	136	8.8	15.5	16.2
1994	141	9.5	14.8	16.3
1995	147	11.0	13.4	23.8
1996	147	11.0	13.4	23.8
1997	147	11.0	13.4	28.6
1998	144	11.0	13.1	27.1
1999	139	10.8	12.9	46.8
2000	131	10.5	12.5	38.9
2001	120	11.3	10.6	46.7
2002	112	7.9	14.2	43.8
2003	112	7.9	14.2	43.8
2004	115	8.5	13.5	50.4
2005	93	8.6	10.8	52.7
2006	95	8.6	11.0	48.4
2007	97	8.5	11.4	69.1
2008	97	8.9	10.9	56.7
2009	106	8.9	11.9	48.1
2010	116	9.1	12.7	48.3
2011	123	9.5	12.9	51.2
2012	132	9.5	13.8	44.7
2013	175	12.8	13.6	38.9
2014	200	17.5	11.4	35
2015	214	15.0	14.2	37.9
2016	245	17.0	14.4	30.6
2017	256	18.5	13.8	25.4
2018	267	19.7	13.4	23.6
2019	274	20.0	13.6	27.4
2020	290	19.9	14.5	26.6
2021	260	20.5	12.6	n/a
2022	270	19.8	13.6	n/a
2023	307	20.8	14.7	n/a
2024	286	20.8	13.7	31.1

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 Elysian School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$10,234
2022	$10,013
2023	$10,349

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elysian School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 69^th of 332 Elementary schools	23.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	274	307	12%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	8	26	225%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	14	23	64.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	245	245
Two or More Races	6	9	50%

Schools Near Elysian 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
Elysian School	Public	PK, KG-5	6416 Elysian Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Elysian Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4101	286	21	13.7	31.1%	234 (81.8%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (7.3%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	78.8	69^th of 332 public elementary schools	79.2%		79.1	78^th of 329 public elementary schools	76.3%	9	48.8	57.9	50.0	$10,349
Big Sky Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3231 Granger Avenue East	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6204	341	20	17.3	36.1%	210 (61.6%)	11 (3.2%)	38 (11.1%)	5 (1.5%)	43 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (10.0%)	42.3	217^th of 332 public elementary schools	34.6%		55.5	172^nd of 329 public elementary schools	47.7%	45	40.3	29.9	33.3	$12,017
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
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-5	221 29th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6213	707	39	18.3	16.3%	586 (82.9%)	4 (0.6%)	29 (4.1%)	7 (1.0%)	34 (4.8%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (6.2%)	89	37^th of 332 public elementary schools	88.9%		83.4	67^th of 329 public elementary schools	79.6%	30	66.1	61.1	55.8	$10,489
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
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
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
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
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 Elysian School

What is the racial makeup of Elysian School?

Students at Elysian School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Elysian School attend?

Students who attend Elysian School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elysian Middle School
High : Billings West High School

How many students attend Elysian School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 286 students attended Elysian School.

Is Elysian School a good school?

Elysian School ranks 69^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Elysian School in?

Elysian Elementary

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