Arrowhead School vs Meadowlark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.1 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
Meadowlark School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
| Measure | Arrowhead School Billings, Montana | Meadowlark School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 267 | #41 of 267 |
| National rank | #10923 of 50,301 | #10883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.5 vs 70.6).
- •Meadowlark School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Arrowhead School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Arrowhead School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 23.6%).
- •Meadowlark School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.9).
- •Meadowlark School is the larger school with 691 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 Meadowlark School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arrowhead School and Meadowlark School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead School: 434. Meadowlark School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead School and Meadowlark School rank in Montana?
Arrowhead School is 43rd of 267 and Meadowlark School is 41st of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).