Arrowhead School

Arrowhead Elem
1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
65 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Arrowhead School, located in the rural community of Pray, Montana, is a small, public K-8 elementary school that serves as a cornerstone of its local area. Situated along East River Road, the school embodies the characteristics of a traditional rural schoolhouse, focusing on intimate class sizes and a personalized approach to education. Because of its location in Park County, it serves a close-knit population, providing foundational education in a setting that emphasizes community connection and the unique landscape of the Paradise Valley.

As a single-school district, Arrowhead is known for its quiet, focused learning environment that caters to a small number of students. The school plays a vital role in maintaining the social fabric of the Pray area, often fostering multi-grade interactions that allow for individualized instruction and a supportive atmosphere. While it operates with the limited resources typical of remote, rural Montana schools, it remains a dedicated provider of core academic curricula, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education before transitioning to regional high schools.
65
Total Students
3.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (87.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (7.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Arrowhead Elem
Phone: (406)333-4359
Website: http://www.arrowheadk8.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 5
Gender Ratio