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Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District

1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 50 students in Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
50 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#324 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
35%
15-19%
46%
21-39%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.40
% American Indian
10%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
64%
77%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$89,017
$17,353
Spending / Student
$74,914
$16,311

Best Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yellowstone Academy 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District?
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 50 students.
What is the rank of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District?
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District is ranked #303 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District?
64% of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District?
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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