Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arrowhead School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arrowhead School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arrowhead School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Arrowhead School ranks within the top 10% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arrowhead School is 0.27, 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
#37 out of 696 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrowhead School's ranking?
Arrowhead School is ranked #37 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Arrowhead School often compared to?
Arrowhead Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alkali Creek School, Central Heights School, Boulder School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Arrowhead School?
434 students attend Arrowhead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Arrowhead School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arrowhead School?
Arrowhead School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arrowhead School offer ?
Arrowhead School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arrowhead School part of?
Arrowhead School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
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