B A Winans School vs Prickly Pear Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 148 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B A Winans School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
267 students
Prickly Pear Elem
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
269 students
| Measure | B A Winans School Livingston, Montana | Prickly Pear Elem East Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 267 | #118 of 267 |
| National rank | #11287 of 50,301 | #22247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 267 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Livingston | East Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B A Winans School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 54.2).
- •B A Winans School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 43.9%).
- •B A Winans School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •Prickly Pear Elem is the larger school with 269 students compared with 267.
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 B A Winans School better than Prickly Pear Elem?
On the Success Index (US), B A Winans School ranks higher (70.0 vs 54.2 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 B A Winans School and Prickly Pear Elem?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Livingston and East Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B A Winans School: 267. Prickly Pear Elem: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B A Winans School and Prickly Pear Elem rank in Montana?
B A Winans School is 46th of 267 and Prickly Pear Elem is 118th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).