- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Billings, MT
Arrowhead School
Federal NCES profile for Arrowhead School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300387000059
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arrowhead School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools.
- #11 of 30
- schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 434
- students enrolled
Arrowhead School has class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowhead School ranks #11 of 30 schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Billings Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300387000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Arrowhead School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 300387000059 · Billings, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark Middle School (741 students)
Arrowhead School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Arrowhead School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Middle School
741 students
- Ben Steele Mid
Ben Steele Middle School
740 students
- Meadowlark Sch
Meadowlark School
691 students
- Castle Rock Mi
Castle Rock Middle School
691 students
- Will James Mid
Will James Middle School
634 students
- This school
Arrowhead School
434 students
What this shows Arrowhead School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arrowhead School compares
Arrowhead School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Montana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Arrowhead School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Billings Elem reports $12,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arrowhead School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Steele Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castle Rock Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will James Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arrowhead School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Billings
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadowlark School
Standard public school
691 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Boulder School
Standard public school
495 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Elder Grove School
Standard public school
465 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Eagle Cliffs Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Broadwater School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Sandstone School
Standard public school
393 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arrowhead School
How many students attend Arrowhead School?
Arrowhead School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Billings, MT. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead School is 18.1:1, which is 53% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arrowhead School?
The largest demographic group at Arrowhead School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arrowhead School?
Arrowhead School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arrowhead School rank among schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowhead School ranks #11 of 30 schools in Billings, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Billings on the city page.
What other schools are in Billings Elem?
Besides Arrowhead School, Billings Elem also operates Lewis & Clark Middle School (741 students), Ben Steele Middle School (740 students), and Meadowlark School (691 students). See the Billings Elem district page for the complete list.