Fred W Graff School vs Yellowstone Academy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred W Graff School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
245 students
Yellowstone Academy Elem
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
36 students
| Measure | Fred W Graff School Laurel, Montana | Yellowstone Academy Elem Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 267 | – |
| National rank | #38868 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 245 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | Laurel | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred W Graff School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 23.5).
- •Fred W Graff School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Fred W Graff School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 24.5%).
- •Yellowstone Academy Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 87.3%).
- •Yellowstone Academy Elem does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 16.3).
- •Fred W Graff School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 36.
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 Fred W Graff School better than Yellowstone Academy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Fred W Graff School ranks higher (29.5 vs 23.5 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 Fred W Graff School and Yellowstone Academy Elem?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred W Graff School: 245. Yellowstone Academy Elem: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred W Graff School and Yellowstone Academy Elem rank in Montana?
Fred W Graff School is 226th of 267 and Yellowstone Academy Elem is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).