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 24% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted21.5%
29.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
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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