Beartooth School

www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/eleme

373 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beartooth Elementary School is a public school located in Billings, Montana, and is part of the Billings Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it strives to foster strong connections between students, families, and staff, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the Billings district, Beartooth emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational excellence. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating various resources to assist diverse learners. By maintaining a focus on both social-emotional growth and academic achievement, Beartooth School seeks to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive, develop essential life skills, and build a positive foundation for their future academic careers.

373

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beartooth School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	40
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	49
Pacific Islander	1

White
256 (68.6%)
American Indian
49 (13.1%)
Hispanic
40 (10.7%)
Two or More
24 (6.4%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)281-6202
Website:	http://www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/eleme
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 53

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beartooth School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beartooth School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	48.8%
Male	191	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)