At a glance
Reported students
310
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
356.5
Alkali Creek School: 310 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Alkali Creek School
Alkali Creek School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Billings. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Billings Elem. NCES reports 310 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Montana median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alkali Creek School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Billings Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Miles Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Bench School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Central Heights School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
285 reported students
Poly Drive School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
McKinley School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
Orchard School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Public schools near Alkali Creek School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Cliffs Elementary Elementary · Billings Elem | PK–05 | 443 | 0.9 mi |
| Sandstone School Elementary · Billings Elem | PK–05 | 393 | 1 mi |
| Bench School Elementary · Billings Elem | PK–05 | 332 | 1.6 mi |
| McKinley School Elementary · Billings Elem | PK–05 | 339 | 1.8 mi |
| Highland School Elementary · Billings Elem | PK–05 | 249 | 2 mi |
| Bitterroot School Elementary · Billings Elem | PK–05 | 264 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alkali Creek School
What grades does Alkali Creek School serve?
Alkali Creek School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Billings Elem.
How many students attend Alkali Creek School?
Alkali Creek School reported 310 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alkali Creek School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 310 students and 17.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alkali Creek School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alkali Creek School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Billings Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alkali Creek School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alkali Creek School in?
Alkali Creek School is part of Billings Elem, based in Billings, MT, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alkali Creek School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eagle Cliffs Elementary (0.9 mi), Sandstone School (1 mi), Bench School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.