Big Sky Elementary vs Elysian School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sky Elementary
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Elysian School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Big Sky Elementary Billings, Montana | Elysian School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 267 | #68 of 267 |
| National rank | #34567 of 50,301 | #15035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elysian School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 36.1).
- •Elysian School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Elysian School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Elysian School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 59.2%).
- •Big Sky Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Big Sky Elementary is the larger school with 373 students compared with 302.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Sky Elementary better than Elysian School?
On the Success Index (US), Elysian School ranks higher (64.6 vs 36.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Sky Elementary and Elysian School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sky Elementary: 373. Elysian School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sky Elementary and Elysian School rank in Montana?
Big Sky Elementary is 202nd of 267 and Elysian School is 68th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).