Big Springs Elementary vs Little Shasta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Springs Elementary
Montague · Public elementary · Grades K–8
151 students
Little Shasta Elementary
Montague · Public elementary · Grades K–8
18 students
| Measure | Big Springs Elementary Montague, California | Little Shasta Elementary Montague, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2590 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #32312 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 151 | 18 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 18 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 30.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | Montague | Montague |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 29.5).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Little Shasta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 60.3%).
- •Little Shasta Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 30.2).
- •Big Springs Elementary is the larger school with 151 students compared with 18.
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 Big Springs Elementary better than Little Shasta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Springs Elementary ranks higher (39.4 vs 29.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Springs Elementary and Little Shasta Elementary?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Montague and Montague in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Springs Elementary: 151. Little Shasta Elementary: 18. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Springs Elementary and Little Shasta Elementary rank in California?
Big Springs Elementary is 2590th of 5,693 and Little Shasta Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).