Serving 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Yellowstone Academy Elementary 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% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School's student population of 36 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping youth discover life, hope, and opportunity.
School Rankings
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
17%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellowstone Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Yellowstone Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Yellowstone Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepherd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Yellowstone Academy Elementary School?
36 students attend Yellowstone Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School?
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Yellowstone Academy Elementary School offer ?
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yellowstone Academy Elementary School part of?
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School is part of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District.
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