Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Huntley Project Elementary K-6 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 33% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntley Project Elementary K-6's student population of 427 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Mascot
Red Devils
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Colors
Red, White
School Rankings
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6 is 0.24, which is less 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
#478 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6's ranking?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 is ranked #478 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Huntley Project Elementary K-6 often compared to?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6is often viewed alongside schools like Highland School, Independent School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Huntley Project Elementary K-6?
427 students attend Huntley Project Elementary K-6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Huntley Project Elementary K-6 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntley Project Elementary K-6?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Huntley Project Elementary K-6 offer ?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntley Project Elementary K-6 part of?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 is part of Huntley Project K-12 Schools School District.
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