Highland School

Highland School is one of the average-sized elementary schools in Billings, Montana, run under Billings Elem, with 249 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 49% larger than the state mean of about 167.

Billings Elem comprises 29 schools with combined enrollment of 11,377 students; Highland School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Highland School lists that 71% of the student body identifies as White; the rest looks like 11% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 8% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 86% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Highland School has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Around 48% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Yellowstone County indicate median household income runs about $76,570, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Across Yellowstone County's 68 public schools (combined enrollment of about 23,853 students), Highland School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Billings Sr High School, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Highland School's enrollment has ticked down 15% since 2018, when it stood at 292 (now 249). White enrollment moved from 77% to 71% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 16.4:1 in 2018 to 15.2:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.