Yellowstone Academy Elem

Located at 1750 Ray of Hope Lane in Billings, Montana, Yellowstone Academy Elementary operates as an active, independent public school district serving the rural fringe community of the greater Billings metropolitan area. Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district maintains two operational school sites structured to offer comprehensive programming from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Currently serving a close-knit student body of 52 enrolled children spanning the second through eighth grades, the district provides a uniquely tailored educational experience. The student population reflects a diverse range of backgrounds—including White, American Indian, Hispanic, and multiracial students—who benefit from learning in a focused, highly supportive classroom setting.

What sets Yellowstone Academy Elementary apart is its exceptionally robust staffing infrastructure, engineered to deliver intensive academic and holistic support. To serve its student body, the district employs over 106 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring nearly 23 dedicated teachers, 27 instructional aides, and more than 56 specialized support staff personnel. This remarkably high ratio of educators and support staff to students allows for individualized learning plans, strong behavioral and emotional scaffolding, and wraparound care. For parents, students, and educational researchers examining low-ratio public school models, Yellowstone Academy offers a compelling example of a specialized rural district designed to foster student success through deep institutional investment.