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Ponderosa School

4188 King Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ponderosa School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ponderosa School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ponderosa School's student population of 274 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ponderosa School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponderosa School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#643 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ponderosa School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ponderosa School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ponderosa School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ponderosa School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
19%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ponderosa School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ponderosa School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ponderosa School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ponderosa School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ponderosa School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ponderosa School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ponderosa School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Ponderosa School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ponderosa School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ponderosa School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponderosa School's ranking?
Ponderosa School is ranked #643 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Ponderosa School often compared to?
Ponderosa Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rose Park School, Poly Drive School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ponderosa School?
274 students attend Ponderosa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ponderosa School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponderosa School?
Ponderosa School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ponderosa School offer ?
Ponderosa School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ponderosa School part of?
Ponderosa School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Ponderosa School located?
Ponderosa School is located in the Southwest Corridor neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 2 other public schools located in Southwest Corridor.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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