Charlo Elementary vs DeSmet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlo Elementary
Charlo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
89 students
DeSmet School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
90 students
| Measure | Charlo Elementary Charlo, Montana | DeSmet School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 267 | #239 of 267 |
| National rank | #22615 of 50,301 | #40987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 89 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 24.5% |
| city | Charlo | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charlo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 26.1).
- •Charlo Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Charlo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44.5%).
- •Charlo Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •DeSmet School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 89.
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 Charlo Elementary better than DeSmet School?
On the Success Index (US), Charlo Elementary ranks higher (53.6 vs 26.1 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 Charlo Elementary and DeSmet School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Charlo and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlo Elementary: 89. DeSmet School: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlo Elementary and DeSmet School rank in Montana?
Charlo Elementary is 119th of 267 and DeSmet School is 239th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).