Chief Joseph School vs CORE School at Morningside El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Joseph School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
260 students
CORE School at Morningside El
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph School Great Falls, Montana | CORE School at Morningside El Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 267 | #115 of 267 |
| National rank | #12413 of 50,301 | #21926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 260 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Joseph School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 54.6).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 57.6%).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •CORE School at Morningside El is the larger school with 297 students compared with 260.
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 Joseph School better than CORE School at Morningside El?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Joseph School ranks higher (68.4 vs 54.6 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 Joseph School and CORE School at Morningside El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph School: 260. CORE School at Morningside El: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph School and CORE School at Morningside El rank in Montana?
Chief Joseph School is 49th of 267 and CORE School at Morningside El is 115th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).