Newman School

605 South Billings Blvd
Billings, MT 59101

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249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newman School, located at 605 South Billings Blvd in Billings, Montana, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Billings Public Schools district. It is primarily recognized for its commitment to supporting students who require alternative educational pathways, focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes to better meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to fostering a structured and supportive environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, academic growth, and character development. By aligning its curriculum with district standards while utilizing targeted intervention strategies, Newman School aims to help students overcome barriers to learning and successfully transition toward graduation or their next educational milestone.

249

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	43
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	45

White
136 (54.6%)
American Indian
45 (18.1%)
Hispanic
43 (17.3%)
Two or More
18 (7.2%)
Black
6 (2.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)281-6215
Website:	http://billingsschoolsorg.finalsite.com/our-scho
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newman School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newman School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	51%
Male	122	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)