Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, H C Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H C Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
H C Davis Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
211 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
H C Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H C Davis Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
34%
10%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
6%
6%

Black
n/a
1%

White
39%
77%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H C Davis Elementary School's ranking?
H C Davis Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend H C Davis Elementary School?
211 students attend H C Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of H C Davis Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H C Davis Elementary School?
H C Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does H C Davis Elementary School offer ?
H C Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is H C Davis Elementary School part of?
H C Davis Elementary School is part of Cut Bank Elementary School District.
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