Bigfork Elementary vs Shepherd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 495 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
Shepherd Elementary
Shepherd · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Bigfork Elementary Bigfork, Montana | Shepherd Elementary Shepherd, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 267 | #127 of 267 |
| National rank | #13629 of 50,301 | #23438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Bigfork | Shepherd |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigfork Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 52.5).
- •Bigfork Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Bigfork Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Shepherd Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 31.2%).
- •Bigfork Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •Bigfork Elementary is the larger school with 343 students compared with 342.
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 Shepherd Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bigfork Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 52.5 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 Bigfork Elementary and Shepherd Elementary?
About 495 km in a straight line, between Bigfork and Shepherd in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigfork Elementary: 343. Shepherd Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigfork Elementary and Shepherd Elementary rank in Montana?
Bigfork Elementary is 58th of 267 and Shepherd Elementary is 127th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).