Big Stone School vs Grass Land Colony School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Stone School
Sand Coulee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
17 students
Grass Land Colony School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
21 students
| Measure | Big Stone School Sand Coulee, Montana | Grass Land Colony School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 17 | 21 |
| Enrollment | 17 | 21 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Sand Coulee | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.1 vs 20.9).
- •Big Stone School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.5).
- •Grass Land Colony School is the larger school with 21 students compared with 17.
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 Stone School better than Grass Land Colony School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Stone School and Grass Land Colony School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Sand Coulee and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Stone School: 17. Grass Land Colony School: 21. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Stone School and Grass Land Colony School rank in Montana?
Big Stone School is unranked and Grass Land Colony School is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).