Independent Elementary School District, Montana

Independent Elementary School District is an elementary school district in Yellowstone County, Montana, for grades Pre-K to 8. About 3,106 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 65.7 sq mi (170 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,106 ± 509
Grades
Pre-K to 8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Yellowstone County
Land area
65.7 sq mi (170 km²)
Median household income
$116,932 ± $8,933
Median home value
$395,100 ± $37,698
Water area
0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²)
State
Montana
Census code (GEOID)
3014820
Coordinates (central point)
45.918382, -108.546092

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Billings Elementary School District7.2 mi south
  2. Pioneer Elementary School District8.0 mi east
  3. Shepherd Elementary School District9.6 mi northeast
  4. Broadview Elementary School District15 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Independent Elementary School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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