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Arrowhead School

Summary:

Arrowhead School is an elementary school located in Pray, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Arrowhead Elementary District, which is ranked 171 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Arrowhead School has a higher percentage of white students (87.69%) compared to the nearby East Side School (91.09%) and B.A. Winans School (87.14%), which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Arrowhead School's performance on state tests is mixed, with 32% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, which is higher than the Arrowhead Elementary District average of 29.63% but lower than the state average of 36.59%. In Reading, Arrowhead School had 48% of students proficient or better, which is higher than both the district average of 44.44% and the state average of 46.03%.

Arrowhead School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 88th out of 230 elementary schools in 2006-2007 to 189th out of 332 elementary schools in 2022-2023, suggesting a potential decline in performance relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.1, which is higher than the nearby East Side School (11.3) and B.A. Winans School (9.4), potentially impacting the quality of instruction and the level of individual attention students receive.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1489 East River Rd
       Pray, MT  59065

(406) 333-4359

District: Arrowhead Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,414 Help


Students who attend Arrowhead School usually attend:

Middle:    Arrowhead 7-8
High:    Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  65

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arrowhead School ranks worse than 56.9% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), two or more races (7.7%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arrowhead School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arrowhead School is $13,414.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arrowhead School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Arrowhead Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Arrowhead Elementary 171st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arrowhead School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.46 88th 217 59.4%
2005 50.41 124th 218 43.1%
2006 56.95 113th 234 51.7%
2007 62.60 88th 230 61.7%
2010 56.99 116th 241 51.9%
2011 61.05 104th 247 57.9%
2012 54.01 128th 244 47.5%
2021 55.91 183rd 356 48.6%
2022 52.08 186th 329 43.5%
2023 51.04 189th 332 43.1%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

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 Arrowhead School

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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 63 63
1991 48 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1992 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1993 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1994 45 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1995 81 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1996 81 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1997 58 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1998 67 4 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 74
1999 73 4 2 0 6 n/a n/a 0 85
2000 72 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 6 84
2001 71 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 78
2002 90 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2003 90 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2004 102 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2005 108 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2006 119 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2007 108 2 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 117
2008 102 2 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 111
2009 93 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 98
2010 73 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 69 0 0 3 3 0 2 0 77
2012 69 0 0 5 3 0 3 0 80
2013 39 0 0 3 6 0 3 0 51
2014 25 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 31
2015 28 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 33
2016 29 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 36
2017 42 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 45
2018 46 0 3 1 0 0 4 0 54
2019 47 0 2 2 0 0 5 0 56
2020 40 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 44
2021 46 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 55
2022 51 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 57
2023 57 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 65

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 Arrowhead School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 63 4.0 15.7 n/a
1991 50 3.5 14.2 0
1992 54 3.5 15.4 5.6
1993 54 4.0 13.5 0
1994 50 3.6 13.9 12
1995 85 4.8 17.7 5.9
1996 85 4.8 17.7 5.9
1997 69 3.8 18.2 5.8
1998 74 4.4 16.8 0
1999 85 6.3 13.5 0
2000 84 6.3 12.4 0
2001 78 6.3 12.4 0
2002 94 8.0 11.8 2.1
2003 94 8.0 11.8 2.1
2004 107 7.4 14.5 27.1
2005 113 7.7 14.7 29.2
2006 122 9.2 13.3 33.6
2007 117 8.8 13.3 30.8
2008 111 8.3 13.4 39.6
2009 98 8.6 11.4 41.8
2010 74 8.3 8.8 50
2011 77 7.2 10.6 53.2
2012 80 7.0 11.3 58.8
2013 51 4.2 12.1 51
2014 31 4.0 7.7 87.1
2015 33 4.0 8.2 69.7
2016 36 4.0 9.0 66.7
2017 45 4.8 9.3 66.7
2018 54 4.8 11.2 57.4
2019 56 4.9 11.4 60.7
2020 44 4.6 9.4 47.7
2021 55 4.1 13.4 n/a
2022 57 5.3 10.6 n/a
2023 65 3.8 17.1 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 Arrowhead School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 63 4.0 15.7 n/a
1991 50 3.5 14.2 0
1992 54 3.5 15.4 5.6
1993 54 4.0 13.5 0
1994 50 3.6 13.9 12
1995 85 4.8 17.7 5.9
1996 85 4.8 17.7 5.9
1997 69 3.8 18.2 5.8
1998 74 4.4 16.8 0
1999 85 6.3 13.5 0
2000 84 6.3 12.4 0
2001 78 6.3 12.4 0
2002 94 8.0 11.8 2.1
2003 94 8.0 11.8 2.1
2004 107 7.4 14.5 27.1
2005 113 7.7 14.7 29.2
2006 122 9.2 13.3 33.6
2007 117 8.8 13.3 30.8
2008 111 8.3 13.4 39.6
2009 98 8.6 11.4 41.8
2010 74 8.3 8.8 50
2011 77 7.2 10.6 53.2
2012 80 7.0 11.3 58.8
2013 51 4.2 12.1 51
2014 31 4.0 7.7 87.1
2015 33 4.0 8.2 69.7
2016 36 4.0 9.0 66.7
2017 45 4.8 9.3 66.7
2018 54 4.8 11.2 57.4
2019 56 4.9 11.4 60.7
2020 44 4.6 9.4 47.7
2021 55 4.1 13.4 n/a
2022 57 5.3 10.6 n/a
2023 65 3.8 17.1 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 Arrowhead School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,624
2021 $18,384
2022 $16,528
2023 $13,414

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arrowhead School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5665
 16.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White4757
 21.3%
Two or More Races55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arrowhead School

Students who attend Arrowhead School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arrowhead 7-8
High : Park High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 65 students attended Arrowhead School.

Arrowhead School ranks 189th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Arrowhead School are 88% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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