Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Heck/quaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heck/quaw Elementary School's ranking?
Heck/quaw Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Heck/quaw Elementary School?
405 students attend Heck/quaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Heck/quaw Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heck/quaw Elementary School?
Heck/quaw Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heck/quaw Elementary School offer ?
Heck/quaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Heck/quaw Elementary School part of?
Heck/quaw Elementary School is part of Belgrade Elementary School District.
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