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About this school
Independent Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Billings, Montana that is part of Independent School District 52.
It serves 299 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades K - 6
299 Students
18 Teachers
2907 Roundup RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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9%
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American, or Asian
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Last updated Apr 8, 2026
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Independent Elementary School
$10,123
raised using DonorsChoose
23
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
26
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
Independent Elementary School has received support from
24 individuals from Montana and
2 individuals out-of-state.
