Big Sky Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Billings, Montana 59102 · Billings Elem
#202 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#34567 of 50,301 nationally
About Big Sky Elementary
Big Sky Elementary 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 373 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 202nd of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 373.
There are 46 schools in Billings; Big Sky Elementary ranks 33rd of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Big Sky Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Big Sky Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meadowlark School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 1.7 km away
Central Heights School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 2.1 km away
Will James Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students · 2.5 km away
Billings West High School
Billings · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,115 students · 2.6 km away
Elysian School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 2.7 km away
Elysian Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students · 2.7 km away
Burlington School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students · 3.2 km away
Boulder School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 3.6 km away
Miles Avenue School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 3.7 km away
Arrowhead School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Beartooth School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Lincoln School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
Russell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Rossiter School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
K William Harvey Elem
Ronan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
378 students
Irle Elementary School
Glasgow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Big Sky Elementary a good school?
Big Sky Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 36.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #202 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 Big Sky Elementary rank in Montana?
Big Sky Elementary ranks #202 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #34567 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Big Sky Elementary?
Big Sky Elementary had 373 students in 2025.
Is Big Sky Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Big Sky Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Big Sky Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Big Sky Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.