Chief Charlo School vs Lolo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 7.4 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
Lolo Elementary
Lolo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
293 students
| Measure | Chief Charlo School Missoula, Montana | Lolo Elementary Lolo, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 267 | #121 of 267 |
| National rank | #20116 of 50,301 | #22787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 414 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Missoula | Lolo |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Charlo School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 53.4).
- •Chief Charlo School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Chief Charlo School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Lolo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 39.4%).
- •Lolo Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Chief Charlo School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 293.
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 Lolo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Charlo School ranks higher (57.2 vs 53.4 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 Chief Charlo School and Lolo Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Lolo in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Charlo School: 414. Lolo Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Charlo School and Lolo Elementary rank in Montana?
Chief Charlo School is 101st of 267 and Lolo Elementary is 121st of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).