Enrollment
46
Elementary
DISTRICT 32 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARROWHEAD ELEM·NCES 300230000022
Arrowhead Elementary
1489 East River Rd, Pray, MT 59065 · (406) 333-4359 · Park County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL46 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
27 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 8 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 10 | 22% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 17% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Arrowhead Elementary→Arrowhead Middle School
Based on grade levels within Arrowhead Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
69.5%
MT avg 47.2%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 70 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Montana average is about 47 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Arrowhead Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Park County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 46 | #284 of 421 | #5 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
46
-9 (-16%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 50
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 46 | 4.3 | 10.7:1 | 59% (27) |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 4.9 | 14.7:1 | 56% (40) |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 3.8 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 4 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 54 | 4.8 | 11.3:1 | 57% (31) |
| 2015-16 | 36 | 3 | 12.0:1 | 67% (24) |
| 2010-11 | 77 | 7 | 11.0:1 | 53% (41) |
| 2000-01 | 78 | 6 | 13.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 50 | 3 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Arrowhead Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (54 to 46); teachers down 11% (4.8 to 4.3).
About Arrowhead Elementary
Arrowhead Elementary is an elementary school in Pray, Montana, reachable at (406) 333-4359. The school enrolls 46 students, from pre-K through 4. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Montana) has about 167 students.
Arrowhead Elementary is part of Arrowhead Elem, where 2 schools serve 63 students.
Most students at Arrowhead Elementary are White: 85% of enrollment. Smaller groups are 11% multiracial and 4% Hispanic.
Arrowhead Elementary counts 4.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 10.7 students for each one. Among elementary schools in Montana, the typical ratio is 11.9:1. About 59% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Park County, the average is 43%.
Park County has these Census figures: median household income is about $70,047, about 40% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Arrowhead Elementary is among the 15 public schools in Park County.
Arrowhead Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away.
Locale data from NCES put Arrowhead Elementary in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
Enrollment was 55 in 2020-21 and 46 in 2024-25, a decrease of 9 students. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 13.8:1 in 2020-21 to 10.7:1 in 2024-25.
The Arrowhead Elementary community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Park County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,710
Census ACS
Median income
$70,047
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,656 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Arrowhead Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 11 states are named Arrowhead Elementary. Arrowhead Elementary is the 11th largest of the 11.
- Arrowhead Elementary SchoolLewis Center, OH · 648 students
- ARROWHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEAST SETAUKET, NY · 562 students
- Arrowhead Elementary SchoolGLENDALE, AZ · 515 students
- Arrowhead ElementaryVirginia Beach, VA · 500 students
- Arrowhead Elementary SchoolAURORA, CO · 499 students
Nearby schools
- Arrowhead Middle School0.0 mi · 17
- Pine Creek School10.0 mi · 29
- Pine Creek 6-810.0 mi · 15
- B A Winans School18.5 mi · 267
- Park High School19.0 mi · 420
- Sleeping Giant Middle Sch19.1 mi · 261
Frequently asked questions
About Arrowhead ElementaryHow large is Arrowhead Elementary?
Arrowhead Elementary enrolls approximately 46 students in grades PK-04.
Is Arrowhead Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Arrowhead Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Arrowhead Elementary have?
Arrowhead Elementary employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.
How diverse is Arrowhead Elementary?
Arrowhead Elementary reports a student body of 85% White, 4% Hispanic, 11% Two or more.
Is Arrowhead Elementary public or private?
Arrowhead Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Arrowhead Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.