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Elder Grove School

1532 South 64 Street W, Billings, MT, 59106

About Elder Grove School

Elder Grove Elementary has a warm, friendly rhythm that many Billings families mention with genuine ease. The math proficiency usually lands somewhere in the mid-range, shifting a little depending on the group of kids each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small, familiar bunch, keeping classrooms calm and giving shy students space to speak. Compared with nearby schools like Elysian and Canyon Creek, Elder Grove feels a bit more open and rural in its daily pace, though still organized enough for kids who rely on clear structure. A typical three-bedroom rental around this area usually falls in the mid-two-thousand dollars range, with updated homes going higher. After Elder Grove, students commonly move on to Ben Steele Middle School and eventually attend Billings West High School. Many former students grow into careers like healthcare support, digital tech roles, skilled trades, early education, construction, and small business work, paths that reflect the practical nature of this part of the city. Parents say the school communicates well, keeps routines predictable, and offers a safe, steady place for children to grow without rush or pressure.

Elder Grove School Contact Information

Address

1532 South 64 Street W, Billings, MT, 59106

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Phone

(406) 656-2893

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 41% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
485
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 101 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Elder Grove School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:55 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 1:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 84.74%
Asian 0.21%
Hispanic 4.74%
Black 1.44%
Two+ Races 5.15%
Native Am. 3.09%
White
84.74%
Asian
0.21%
Hispanic
4.74%
Black
1.44%
Two+ Races
5.15%
Native Am.
3.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 485
46.39%
225 Female
53.61%
260 Male

Student Population

485 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

485 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Elder Grove Elementary recently rolled out new early-literacy kits and introduced a hands-on math block centered on measurement and basic geometry tasks. A weekly cross-grade reading partner program also began this month.

FAQ

Q1. What new academic updates were added at Elder Grove this year?

Ans. The school introduced updated reading kits and refreshed its hands-on math block.

Q2. How does the school support kids who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers offer small-group reading and simple skill-building sessions.

Q3. Are outdoor or creative activities included?

Ans. Yes, students get art, music, STEM time, and easy outdoor lessons.

Q4. How do families receive updates from the school?

Ans. Parents get newsletters, emails, and school-app notifications.

Q5. What family events does Elder Grove Elementary host?

Ans. The school holds literacy nights, seasonal gatherings, and community events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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