Bitterroot School vs Sandstone School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterroot School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Sandstone School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
| Measure | Bitterroot School Billings, Montana | Sandstone School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 267 | #150 of 267 |
| National rank | #27274 of 50,301 | #26765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.8 vs 47.6).
- •Sandstone School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Sandstone School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 57.2%).
- •Bitterroot School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Sandstone School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 264.
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 Bitterroot School better than Sandstone School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bitterroot School and Sandstone School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot School: 264. Sandstone School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot School and Sandstone School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot School is 157th of 267 and Sandstone School is 150th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).