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Heart Butte Elementary

Summary:

Heart Butte Elementary is a public elementary school in Heart Butte, Montana, serving 95 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Heart Butte K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 297 out of 300 districts in the state.

Heart Butte Elementary stands out for its overwhelmingly Native American student population (98.95%), in contrast to the nearby Pondera Colony School and Dupuyer School, which have 100% White student populations. However, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Montana, with proficiency rates in mathematics (1.96%), reading (0%), and science (0%) that are significantly lower than state averages. Despite spending significantly more per student ($24,057 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools, Heart Butte Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 8.4 to 11.1 over the past three years.

The persistent low performance and racial isolation at Heart Butte Elementary suggest systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed. Exploring opportunities for collaboration with the nearby Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools and Dupuyer Elementary districts could help address the issues and improve educational outcomes for the students at Heart Butte Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1 School Road
       Heart Butte, MT  59448

(406) 338-2200

District: Heart Butte K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
327th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,377 Help


Students who attend Heart Butte Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Heart Butte 6-8
High:    Heart Butte High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.9%
Hispanic:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heart Butte Elementary ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.9%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heart Butte Elementary is 8.4. (See more...)
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Compare Heart Butte Elementary employs 11.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heart Butte Elementary is $28,377.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heart Butte Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Heart Butte K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Heart Butte K-12 Schools 297th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heart Butte Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 0.13 217th 218 0.5%
2008 1.77 191st 194 1.5%
2009 0.66 188th 190 1.1%
2010 0.35 240th 241 0.4%
2011 0.47 245th 247 0.8%
2012 0.75 240th 244 1.6%
2013 0.08 245th 246 0.4%
2015 1.93 286th 287 0.3%
2021 2.22 354th 356 0.6%
2022 2.23 325th 329 1.2%
2023 1.77 327th 332 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Heart Butte Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 171 171
1991 3 0 0 0 151 n/a n/a 0 154
1992 1 0 0 0 143 n/a n/a 0 144
1993 2 0 0 0 160 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 3 0 0 0 184 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 0 0 0 0 184 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 0 0 0 0 184 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 0 0 0 0 174 n/a n/a 0 174
1998 0 0 0 0 159 n/a n/a 0 159
1999 0 0 0 0 137 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 2 0 0 0 108 n/a n/a 0 110
2001 3 0 0 0 107 n/a n/a 0 110
2002 4 0 0 0 101 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 4 0 0 0 101 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 3 0 0 0 86 n/a n/a 0 89
2005 3 0 0 0 84 n/a n/a 0 87
2006 3 0 0 0 88 n/a n/a 0 91
2007 2 0 0 0 81 n/a n/a 0 83
2008 6 0 0 0 86 n/a n/a 0 92
2009 3 0 0 0 92 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 3 0 0 0 91 n/a n/a 0 94
2011 1 0 0 1 112 0 1 0 115
2012 1 0 0 0 117 0 0 0 118
2013 3 0 0 0 107 0 0 0 110
2014 1 0 0 1 107 0 3 0 112
2015 0 0 0 1 109 0 0 0 110
2016 0 0 0 2 91 0 0 0 93
2017 2 0 0 1 97 0 0 0 100
2018 1 0 0 2 100 0 0 0 103
2019 0 0 0 1 88 0 0 0 89
2020 0 0 0 1 98 0 0 0 99
2021 1 0 0 0 83 0 0 0 84
2022 0 0 0 1 99 0 0 0 100
2023 0 0 0 1 94 0 0 0 95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heart Butte Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 171 20.9 8.1 88.3
1991 154 14.3 10.7 92.9
1992 144 10.0 14.4 7.6
1993 162 10.5 15.4 82.1
1994 187 10.5 17.8 82.4
1995 184 11.1 16.6 83.7
1996 184 11.1 16.6 83.7
1997 174 11.9 14.6 90.8
1998 159 11.7 13.6 81.1
1999 137 9.7 14.1 94.9
2000 110 10.2 10.8 91.8
2001 110 9.5 11.6 91.8
2002 105 9.4 11.2 95.2
2003 105 9.4 11.2 95.2
2004 89 8.2 10.9 0
2005 87 7.0 12.4 92
2006 91 8.8 10.3 89
2007 83 9.9 8.4 91.6
2008 92 9.7 9.5 81.5
2009 95 9.3 10.2 90.5
2010 94 8.3 11.2 96.8
2011 115 8.8 12.9 97.4
2012 118 7.9 14.7 91.5
2013 110 8.4 12.9 97.3
2014 112 9.3 12.0 97.3
2015 110 8.0 13.7 100
2016 93 8.0 11.6 100
2017 100 6.5 15.2 100
2018 103 8.4 12.1 100
2019 89 8.2 10.7 89.9
2020 99 8.5 11.5 100
2021 84 9.9 8.4 n/a
2022 100 9.0 11.1 n/a
2023 95 11.3 8.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heart Butte Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 171 20.9 8.1 88.3
1991 154 14.3 10.7 92.9
1992 144 10.0 14.4 7.6
1993 162 10.5 15.4 82.1
1994 187 10.5 17.8 82.4
1995 184 11.1 16.6 83.7
1996 184 11.1 16.6 83.7
1997 174 11.9 14.6 90.8
1998 159 11.7 13.6 81.1
1999 137 9.7 14.1 94.9
2000 110 10.2 10.8 91.8
2001 110 9.5 11.6 91.8
2002 105 9.4 11.2 95.2
2003 105 9.4 11.2 95.2
2004 89 8.2 10.9 0
2005 87 7.0 12.4 92
2006 91 8.8 10.3 89
2007 83 9.9 8.4 91.6
2008 92 9.7 9.5 81.5
2009 95 9.3 10.2 90.5
2010 94 8.3 11.2 96.8
2011 115 8.8 12.9 97.4
2012 118 7.9 14.7 91.5
2013 110 8.4 12.9 97.3
2014 112 9.3 12.0 97.3
2015 110 8.0 13.7 100
2016 93 8.0 11.6 100
2017 100 6.5 15.2 100
2018 103 8.4 12.1 100
2019 89 8.2 10.7 89.9
2020 99 8.5 11.5 100
2021 84 9.9 8.4 n/a
2022 100 9.0 11.1 n/a
2023 95 11.3 8.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heart Butte Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $24,057
2021 $33,098
2022 $25,798
2023 $28,377

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heart Butte Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8995
 6.7%
African American00
American Indian8894
 6.8%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Butte Elementary

Students at Heart Butte Elementary are 99% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Heart Butte Elementary.

Students who attend Heart Butte Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heart Butte 6-8
High : Heart Butte High School

Heart Butte Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Montana elementary schools.


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