Chief Charlo School vs Jeannette Rankin El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.0 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
Jeannette Rankin El
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Chief Charlo School Missoula, Montana | Jeannette Rankin El Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #101 of 267 | #29 of 267 |
| National rank | #20116 of 50,301 | #8146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeannette Rankin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 57.2).
- •Jeannette Rankin El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Jeannette Rankin El does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Jeannette Rankin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 39.4%).
- •Chief Charlo School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.3).
- •Jeannette Rankin El is the larger school with 457 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 Jeannette Rankin El?
On the Success Index (US), Jeannette Rankin El ranks higher (74.7 vs 57.2 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 Jeannette Rankin El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Charlo School: 414. Jeannette Rankin El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Charlo School and Jeannette Rankin El rank in Montana?
Chief Charlo School is 101st of 267 and Jeannette Rankin El is 29th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).