Pioneer School vs Shepherd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
73 students
Shepherd Elementary
Shepherd · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Pioneer School Billings, Montana | Shepherd Elementary Shepherd, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 267 | #127 of 267 |
| National rank | #24700 of 50,301 | #23438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 73 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 73 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.1% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| city | Billings | Shepherd |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepherd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 50.7).
- •Shepherd Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Shepherd Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Pioneer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 26.9%).
- •Pioneer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.3).
- •Shepherd Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 73.
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 Pioneer School better than Shepherd Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shepherd Elementary ranks higher (52.5 vs 50.7 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 Pioneer School and Shepherd Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Billings and Shepherd in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer School: 73. Shepherd Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer School and Shepherd Elementary rank in Montana?
Pioneer School is 134th of 267 and Shepherd Elementary is 127th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).