Arrowhead Elementary School District

1489 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Arrowhead Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 79 students in Arrowhead Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Arrowhead Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
79 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arrowhead Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#123 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
21-39%
35%
60-79%
46%
≥50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
80%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,658 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,962
$15,263
Spending / Student
$15,658
$15,352

Best Arrowhead Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Arrowhead School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(406) 333-4359
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arrowhead Elementary School District?
Arrowhead Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 79 students.
What is the rank of Arrowhead Elementary School District?
Arrowhead Elementary School District is ranked #195 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arrowhead Elementary School District?
80% of Arrowhead Elementary School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arrowhead Elementary School District?
Arrowhead Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Arrowhead Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,658 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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