Enrollment
249
Elementary
DISTRICT 345 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BILLINGS ELEM·NCES 300387000075
Newman School
605 South Billings Blvd, Billings, MT 59101 · (406) 281-6215 · Yellowstone County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL249 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
186 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 34 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 36 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 49 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 47 | 19% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
32.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
17.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 17 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Newman School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Yellowstone County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 17.0% | #182 of 199 | #29 of 32 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 32.0% | #171 of 201 | #27 of 32 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 249 | #130 of 421 | #28 of 39 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #19 of 160 | #4 of 31 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.3% | #10 of 160 | #5 of 31 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 74.7% | #70 of 226 | #8 of 35 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.2% | #21 of 48 | #9 of 14 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
249
+32 (+15%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 292
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 249 | 20.4 | 12.2:1 | 75% (186) |
| 2023-24 | 227 | 18.4 | 12.3:1 | 72% (164) |
| 2022-23 | 215 | 18.5 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 217 | 17 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 222 | 16.3 | 13.6:1 | 100% (222) |
| 2015-16 | 302 | 21 | 14.4:1 | 79% (238) |
| 2010-11 | 261 | 17 | 15.3:1 | 76% (198) |
| 2000-01 | 263 | 16 | 16.4:1 | 64% (168) |
| 1990-91 | 292 | 14 | 20.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Newman School.
About Newman School
Newman School is a medium-sized elementary school in Billings Elem, located in Billings, Montana. Enrollment is 249 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 5. The average for elementary schools in Montana is about 167 students, so this school is 49% bigger than average.
Billings Elem has 29 schools; together they serve 11,377 students.
At 55%, White students outnumber all other groups at Newman School combined. After that, the student body is 18% Native American, 17% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 2% Black. Among all residents of Yellowstone County, the White share is about 86%. By the diversity index, Newman School comes in at 63%.
A ratio of 12.2:1 comes from the school's 20.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Montana average about 11.9:1, a similar figure. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 75% in 2024-25. Among public schools in Yellowstone County, the average eligibility rate is 48%.
Federal survey data for Yellowstone County show that median household income is about $76,570, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Newman School is among the 68 public schools in Yellowstone County.
Ponderosa School is located about 0.8 miles from Newman School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Newman School falls in the City: Mid-size locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
The student count in 2024-25 was 249, 15% above the 217 of 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Yellowstone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
168,957
Census ACS
Median income
$76,570
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
23,853 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Billings Elem
- Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolMiddle · 741 students
- Ben Steele Middle SchoolMiddle · 740 students
- Castle Rock Middle SchoolMiddle · 691 students
- Meadowlark SchoolElementary · 691 students
- Will James Middle SchoolMiddle · 634 students
- Medicine Crow Middle SchoolMiddle · 517 students
Other schools in Billings
- Billings West High SchoolHigh · 2,115 students
- Billings Sr High SchoolHigh · 1,629 students
- Skyview High SchoolHigh · 1,542 students
- Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolMiddle · 741 students
- Ben Steele Middle SchoolMiddle · 740 students
- Castle Rock Middle SchoolMiddle · 691 students
Nearby schools
- Ponderosa School0.8 mi · 277
- Washington School1.0 mi · 208
- Orchard School1.1 mi · 340
- Riverside Middle School1.2 mi · 436
- Broadwater School1.4 mi · 400
- Miles Avenue School1.5 mi · 325
Frequently asked questions
About Newman SchoolHow many students attend Newman School?
Newman School enrolls approximately 249 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Newman School serve?
Newman School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Newman School?
Approximately 12.2:1 students per teacher at Newman School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Newman School?
At Newman School, the student body is approximately 55% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Newman School?
Newman School is overseen by Billings Elem in Yellowstone County.
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