Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Heck/quaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Heck/quaw Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Heck/quaw Elementary School?
405 students attend Heck/quaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Heck/quaw Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heck/quaw Elementary School?
Heck/quaw Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heck/quaw Elementary School offer ?
Heck/quaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Heck/quaw Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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