Chief Charlo School vs Lewis & Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.6 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
Lewis & Clark School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Chief Charlo School Missoula, Montana | Lewis & Clark School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #101 of 267 | #48 of 267 |
| National rank | #20116 of 50,301 | #12359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 57.2).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 39.4%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
- •Lewis & Clark School is the larger school with 429 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 Lewis & Clark School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark School ranks higher (68.5 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 Lewis & Clark School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Charlo School: 414. Lewis & Clark School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Charlo School and Lewis & Clark School rank in Montana?
Chief Charlo School is 101st of 267 and Lewis & Clark School is 48th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).