Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, K William Harvey 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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-4
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
K William Harvey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
K William Harvey Elementary School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
401 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
K William Harvey 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 K William Harvey Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#626 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
49%
10%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
5%
6%

Black
1%
1%

White
33%
77%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is K William Harvey Elementary School's ranking?
K William Harvey Elementary School is ranked #626 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are K William Harvey Elementary School often compared to?
K William Harvey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pablo Elementary School, Linderman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend K William Harvey Elementary School?
401 students attend K William Harvey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of K William Harvey Elementary School students are American Indian, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of K William Harvey Elementary School?
K William Harvey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does K William Harvey Elementary School offer ?
K William Harvey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is K William Harvey Elementary School part of?
K William Harvey Elementary School is part of Ronan Elementary School District.
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