At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
264
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
57%+0.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Bitterroot School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Billings, Montana. The school enrolls 264 students. It is part of the Billings Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
264 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBillings Elem
County30111
CityBillings
ZIP59105
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300387000062
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment264
White70.1%
Hispanic / Latino13.3%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races11.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
70.1%
Hispanic
13.3%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
11.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.