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 Facts (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
School Overview
Heck/quaw Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Mascot
Panther
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Heck/quaw Elementary School often compared to?
Heck/quaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyalite Elementary School, Saddle Peak Elementary School, Ridge View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heck/quaw Elementary School part of?
Heck/quaw Elementary School is part of Belgrade Elementary School District.
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