Meadowlark School

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691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowlark School, located at 221 29th Street West in Billings, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Billings Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their school and local community.

Beyond the classroom, Meadowlark School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by integrating opportunities for creativity and character building. The staff works closely with families and the surrounding Billings community to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By maintaining close ties with the Billings Public Schools district, Meadowlark ensures that its curriculum aligns with broader educational standards while remaining responsive to the unique needs of its specific student body.

691

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowlark School
Demographic	Student Count
White	547
Hispanic	38
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	50
American Indian	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
547 (79.2%)
Two or More
50 (7.2%)
Hispanic
38 (5.5%)
American Indian
38 (5.5%)
Black
10 (1.4%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Billings Elem
Phone:	(406)281-6213
Website:	http://sites.google.com/prod/billingsschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 172

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meadowlark School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	172
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meadowlark School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	42.3%
Male	399	57.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)