Big Sky Elementary vs K William Harvey Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 464 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
K William Harvey Elem
Ronan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
378 students
| Measure | Big Sky Elementary Billings, Montana | K William Harvey Elem Ronan, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 267 | #235 of 267 |
| National rank | #34567 of 50,301 | #40461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 373 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Billings | Ronan |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 26.9).
- •Big Sky Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •K William Harvey Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Big Sky Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 100%).
- •K William Harvey Elem does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •K William Harvey Elem is the larger school with 378 students compared with 373.
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 K William Harvey Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Big Sky Elementary ranks higher (36.1 vs 26.9 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 K William Harvey Elem?
About 464 km in a straight line, between Billings and Ronan in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sky Elementary: 373. K William Harvey Elem: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sky Elementary and K William Harvey Elem rank in Montana?
Big Sky Elementary is 202nd of 267 and K William Harvey Elem is 235th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).