The fastest-declining public elementary schools by enrollment in Yellowstone County, Montana
Across Yellowstone County, Montana, 13 public elementary schools are ranked here, ranked by the steepest enrollment decline between the 2017-18 and 2024-25 school years. West School leads the list at -46.2%, against a median of -9.5% across the ranked schools.
The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.
| # | School | City | 2024-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West School | Laurel, MT | 248 | -46.2% |
| 2 | Bitterroot School | Billings, MT | 264 | -28.5% |
| 3 | Poly Drive School | Billings, MT | 283 | -17.3% |
| 4 | Highland School | Billings, MT | 249 | -14.7% |
| 5 | Bench School | Billings, MT | 332 | -13.8% |
| 6 | Fred W Graff School | Laurel, MT | 245 | -11.9% |
| 7 | Shepherd Elementary | Shepherd, MT | 342 | -9.5% |
| 8 | Big Sky Elementary | Billings, MT | 373 | -8.4% |
| 9 | Independent School | Billings, MT | 272 | -7.5% |
| 10 | Orchard School | Billings, MT | 340 | -7.4% |
| 11 | Alkali Creek School | Billings, MT | 310 | -7.2% |
| 12 | Beartooth School | Billings, MT | 373 | -3.1% |
| 13 | Sandstone School | Billings, MT | 393 | -2.7% |
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