Heck/quaw Elementary School (Closed 2025)

308 N Broadway
Belgrade, MT 59714
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 30%).
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 23% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
Average Class Size
25 students

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MT)
(20-21)
45-49%
36%
(20-21)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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 (No virtual instruction).
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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