Chief Joseph School vs Giant Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.7 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
Giant Springs Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph School Great Falls, Montana | Giant Springs Elementary Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 267 | #220 of 267 |
| National rank | #12413 of 50,301 | #37944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 260 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 29% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Joseph School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 30.9).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 75.6%).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.9).
- •Giant Springs Elementary is the larger school with 431 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 Giant Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Joseph School ranks higher (68.4 vs 30.9 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 Giant Springs Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph School: 260. Giant Springs Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph School and Giant Springs Elementary rank in Montana?
Chief Joseph School is 49th of 267 and Giant Springs Elementary is 220th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).