Chief Charlo School vs Frenchtown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Charlo School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
415 students
| Measure | Chief Charlo School Missoula, Montana | Frenchtown Elementary School Frenchtown, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 267 | #111 of 267 |
| National rank | #20116 of 50,301 | #21151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 414 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Missoula | Frenchtown |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Charlo School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 55.7).
- •Chief Charlo School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Frenchtown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 39.4%).
- •Frenchtown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.9).
- •Frenchtown Elementary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 414.
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 Chief Charlo School better than Frenchtown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Charlo School ranks higher (57.2 vs 55.7 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 Chief Charlo School and Frenchtown Elementary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Frenchtown in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Charlo School: 414. Frenchtown Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Charlo School and Frenchtown Elementary School rank in Montana?
Chief Charlo School is 101st of 267 and Frenchtown Elementary School is 111th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).