Sandstone School

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393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandstone Elementary School is a public school located in Billings, Montana, and is part of the Billings Public Schools district. It serves a primary student population ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also promoting personal growth and social development among its young students.

As an active member of the Billings community, Sandstone Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. The school encourages parental involvement and strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for their future academic endeavors in middle and high school. With its commitment to the district’s overarching educational goals, Sandstone aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps every child reach their full potential.

393

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandstone School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	47
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	36
Pacific Islander	3

White
276 (70.2%)
Hispanic
47 (12.0%)
American Indian
36 (9.2%)
Two or More
24 (6.1%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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)281-6220
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/billingsschools.org/sa
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 57

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandstone School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandstone School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	51.9%
Male	189	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)