Bitterroot School vs Longfellow School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterroot School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Longfellow School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students
| Measure | Bitterroot School Billings, Montana | Longfellow School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 267 | #247 of 267 |
| National rank | #27274 of 50,301 | #46923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 264 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Billings | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bitterroot School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 16.4).
- •Bitterroot School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Bitterroot School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Bitterroot School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 98.1%).
- •Longfellow School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.5).
- •Bitterroot School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 263.
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 Bitterroot School better than Longfellow School?
On the Success Index (US), Bitterroot School ranks higher (46.8 vs 16.4 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 Bitterroot School and Longfellow School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Billings and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot School: 264. Longfellow School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot School and Longfellow School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot School is 157th of 267 and Longfellow School is 247th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).