Alberton Elementary vs DeSmet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alberton Elementary
Alberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
89 students
DeSmet School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
90 students
| Measure | Alberton Elementary Alberton, Montana | DeSmet School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 267 | #239 of 267 |
| National rank | #38300 of 50,301 | #40987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 89 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Alberton | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alberton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 26.1).
- •Alberton Elementary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Alberton Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •DeSmet School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 89.
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 Alberton Elementary better than DeSmet School?
On the Success Index (US), Alberton Elementary ranks higher (30.3 vs 26.1 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 Alberton Elementary and DeSmet School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Alberton and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alberton Elementary: 89. DeSmet School: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alberton Elementary and DeSmet School rank in Montana?
Alberton Elementary is 222nd of 267 and DeSmet School is 239th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).