Bigfork Elementary vs Lakeside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bigfork Elementary
Bigfork · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Lakeside Elementary School
Lakeside · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
303 students
| Measure | Bigfork Elementary Bigfork, Montana | Lakeside Elementary School Lakeside, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 267 | #47 of 267 |
| National rank | #13629 of 50,301 | #12072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 343 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Bigfork | Lakeside |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 66.7).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Bigfork Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 31.2%).
- •Bigfork Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Bigfork Elementary is the larger school with 343 students compared with 303.
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 Bigfork Elementary better than Lakeside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 66.7 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 Bigfork Elementary and Lakeside Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bigfork and Lakeside in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigfork Elementary: 343. Lakeside Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigfork Elementary and Lakeside Elementary School rank in Montana?
Bigfork Elementary is 58th of 267 and Lakeside Elementary School is 47th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).