Elysian School

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Elysian School, located in Billings, Montana, is a rural public K-8 district that prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-focused learning environment. As a smaller school district, it emphasizes personalized attention for its students, fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators can closely monitor academic progress and social development. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, often serving as a central hub for families living in the surrounding rural area.

Academically, the school follows the standard Montana state curriculum while prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the core subjects, the Elysian School is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to provide a well-rounded education. By balancing a traditional academic approach with a commitment to small class sizes and local values, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into high school and beyond.

302

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elysian School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	18

White
241 (79.8%)
Hispanic
21 (7.0%)
American Indian
18 (6.0%)
Two or More
15 (5.0%)
Asian
6 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elysian Elem
Phone:	(406)656-4101
Website:	http://elysianschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 4

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elysian School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elysian School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	50.3%
Male	150	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)