Arrowhead School vs Boulder School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Boulder School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Arrowhead School Billings, Montana | Boulder School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 267 | #62 of 267 |
| National rank | #10923 of 50,301 | #14373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arrowhead School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 65.6).
- •Arrowhead School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Arrowhead School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 23.6%).
- •Arrowhead School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.0).
- •Boulder School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 434.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowhead School better than Boulder School?
On the Success Index (US), Arrowhead School ranks higher (70.5 vs 65.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arrowhead School and Boulder School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead School: 434. Boulder School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead School and Boulder School rank in Montana?
Arrowhead School is 43rd of 267 and Boulder School is 62nd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).