Arrow Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Arrow Creek Elementary School is a small public elementary school located in Pryor, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a unique 100% Native American student population, in stark contrast to the more diverse nearby schools.

Despite having higher per-student funding than some nearby schools, Morin School for example, Arrow Creek Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools over the past few years. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 5.26% of its students were proficient or better in math, compared to 36.59% statewide and 30.77% at Fromberg School. In reading, 0% of Arrow Creek students were proficient, compared to 46.03% statewide and 42.31% at Fromberg.

The unique 100% Native American student population at Arrow Creek Elementary may point to broader socioeconomic and cultural factors that are impacting the school's performance. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the persistent low performance suggests that simply increasing funding or resources may not be enough to address the school's challenges. Targeted, culturally-responsive interventions and support may be needed to help improve student outcomes at Morin Elementary and the surrounding area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 612 Away Kurwak St.
       Pryor, MT  59066


(406) 259-8011

District: Pryor Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,346 Help


Students who attend Arrow Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pryor 7-8
High:    Plenty Coups High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  54

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arrow Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 96.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arrow Creek Elementary School is 7. (See more...)
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Compare Arrow Creek Elementary School employs 7.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arrow Creek Elementary School is $27,346.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arrow Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pryor Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pryor Elementary 291st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arrow Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 2.22 354th 356 0.6%
2023 2.64 321st 332 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Arrow Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 64 64
1991 0 1 0 0 42 n/a n/a 0 43
1992 0 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 26
1993 0 0 0 0 22 n/a n/a 0 22
1994 0 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 28
1995 0 0 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 39
1996 0 0 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 39
1997 0 0 0 0 29 n/a n/a 0 29
1998 0 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 30
1999 0 0 0 0 31 n/a n/a 0 31
2000 0 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 30
2001 0 0 0 0 31 n/a n/a 0 31
2002 2 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 38
2003 2 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 38
2004 0 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 28
2005 0 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 37
2006 0 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 28
2007 0 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 28
2008 0 0 1 0 31 n/a n/a 0 32
2009 0 0 2 0 37 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 0 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 36
2011 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 37
2012 1 0 0 2 33 0 0 0 36
2013 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 40
2014 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 30
2015 0 0 0 1 38 0 0 0 39
2016 1 0 0 2 45 0 0 0 48
2017 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 30
2018 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 39
2019 0 0 0 1 37 0 0 0 38
2020 2 0 0 0 47 0 0 0 49
2021 1 0 0 0 53 0 0 0 54
2022 0 0 0 0 59 0 0 0 59
2023 0 0 0 0 47 0 0 0 47
2024 0 0 0 0 54 0 0 0 54

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arrow Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 64 6.7 9.5 46.9
1991 43 4.0 10.7 74.4
1992 26 2.6 10.0 92.3
1993 22 4.7 4.7 95.5
1994 28 4.8 5.8 57.1
1995 39 4.0 9.8 84.6
1996 39 4.0 9.8 84.6
1997 29 3.6 8.1 75.9
1998 30 3.6 8.3 90
1999 31 3.6 8.6 90.3
2000 30 3.6 8.3 90
2001 31 4.1 7.6 n/a
2002 38 5.8 6.6 0
2003 38 5.8 6.6 0
2004 28 7.1 3.9 89.3
2005 37 6.7 5.5 91.9
2006 28 7.3 3.8 89.3
2007 28 7.3 3.8 89.3
2008 32 5.8 5.5 90.6
2009 39 5.8 6.7 87.2
2010 36 5.2 6.8 91.7
2011 37 5.0 7.4 91.9
2012 36 5.1 6.9 91.7
2013 40 4.9 8.0 92.5
2014 30 5.2 5.7 90
2015 39 5.0 7.8 100
2016 48 5.0 9.6 100
2017 30 4.1 7.2 100
2018 39 5.2 7.4 100
2019 38 5.6 6.7 89.5
2020 49 5.3 9.1 100
2021 54 5.3 10.0 n/a
2022 59 6.5 9.0 n/a
2023 47 5.6 8.3 n/a
2024 54 7.6 7.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arrow Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 64 6.7 9.5 46.9
1991 43 4.0 10.7 74.4
1992 26 2.6 10.0 92.3
1993 22 4.7 4.7 95.5
1994 28 4.8 5.8 57.1
1995 39 4.0 9.8 84.6
1996 39 4.0 9.8 84.6
1997 29 3.6 8.1 75.9
1998 30 3.6 8.3 90
1999 31 3.6 8.6 90.3
2000 30 3.6 8.3 90
2001 31 4.1 7.6 n/a
2002 38 5.8 6.6 0
2003 38 5.8 6.6 0
2004 28 7.1 3.9 89.3
2005 37 6.7 5.5 91.9
2006 28 7.3 3.8 89.3
2007 28 7.3 3.8 89.3
2008 32 5.8 5.5 90.6
2009 39 5.8 6.7 87.2
2010 36 5.2 6.8 91.7
2011 37 5.0 7.4 91.9
2012 36 5.1 6.9 91.7
2013 40 4.9 8.0 92.5
2014 30 5.2 5.7 90
2015 39 5.0 7.8 100
2016 48 5.0 9.6 100
2017 30 4.1 7.2 100
2018 39 5.2 7.4 100
2019 38 5.6 6.7 89.5
2020 49 5.3 9.1 100
2021 54 5.3 10.0 n/a
2022 59 6.5 9.0 n/a
2023 47 5.6 8.3 n/a
2024 54 7.6 7.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arrow Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $24,270
2021 $24,932
2022 $27,511
2023 $27,346

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arrow Creek Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3847
 23.7%
African American00
American Indian3747
 27%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arrow Creek Elementary School

Arrow Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Montana elementary schools.

Students who attend Arrow Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pryor 7-8
High : Plenty Coups High School

Students at Arrow Creek Elementary School are 100% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 54 students attended Arrow Creek Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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