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Elder Grove School vs. Arrowhead School

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School Overview

School
Elder Grove School
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Arrowhead School
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Arrowhead School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elder Grove School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arrowhead School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
485 students
428 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elder Grove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arrowhead School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elder Grove School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arrowhead School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elder Grove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arrowhead School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elder Grove School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#440 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#37 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elder Grove School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arrowhead School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in MT)
62%
(Top 5% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elder Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arrowhead School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elder Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arrowhead School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 1% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elder Grove School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arrowhead School by grade.
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
67
62
Grade 1 Students
73
75
Grade 2 Students
79
64
Grade 3 Students
87
80
Grade 4 Students
78
67
Grade 5 Students
89
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elder Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elder Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elder Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elder Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
85%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elder Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elder Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arrowhead School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elder Grove School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arrowhead School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elder Grove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arrowhead School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elder Grove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elder Grove Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arrowhead School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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