Bench School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Billings, Montana 59105 · Billings Elem
#215 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#37080 of 50,301 nationally
About Bench School
Bench School is a public elementary located in Billings, in the Billings Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 332 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 215th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (46th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 332.
There are 46 schools in Billings; Bench School ranks 39th of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bench School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bench School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bitterroot School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 1.9 km away
Sandstone School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 2.1 km away
Medicine Crow Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students · 2.2 km away
Beartooth School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students · 2.5 km away
Alkali Creek School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students · 2.5 km away
Castle Rock Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students · 2.6 km away
Eagle Cliffs Elementary
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 3.5 km away
Lockwood Intermediate
Lockwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
321 students · 3.6 km away
Lockwood Primary
Lockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
348 students · 3.6 km away
Lockwood Middle School
Lockwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
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337 students
Lewis & Clark School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
McKinley School
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Miles Avenue School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bench School a good school?
Bench School has a Success Index (US) of 32.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #215 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bench School rank in Montana?
Bench School ranks #215 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #37080 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bench School?
Bench School had 332 students in 2025.
Is Bench School a elementary school or a high school?
Bench School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bench School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bench School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.