Chief Joseph School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Great Falls, Montana 59405 · Great Falls Elem
#49 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#12413 of 50,301 nationally
About Chief Joseph School
Chief Joseph School is a public elementary located in Great Falls, in the Great Falls Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 260 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 49th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 260.
There are 20 schools in Great Falls; Chief Joseph School ranks 2nd of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chief Joseph School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chief Joseph School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Loy School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students · 1.0 km away
East Middle School
Great Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
764 students · 1.3 km away
Lewis & Clark School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students · 1.6 km away
CORE School at Morningside El
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students · 1.7 km away
Mountain View School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students · 2.6 km away
Giant Springs Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students · 2.7 km away
Lincoln School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students · 3.2 km away
Great Falls High School
Great Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students · 4.1 km away
Sunnyside School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
396 students · 4.6 km away
Longfellow School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln School
Glendive · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
260 students
Manhattan Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Whittier School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Browning Elementary
Browning · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
258 students
Shelby Elementary School
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Burlington School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chief Joseph School a good school?
Chief Joseph School has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #49 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chief Joseph School rank in Montana?
Chief Joseph School ranks #49 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #12413 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chief Joseph School?
Chief Joseph School had 260 students in 2025.
Is Chief Joseph School a elementary school or a high school?
Chief Joseph School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chief Joseph School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chief Joseph School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.