Chief Joseph School vs Lewis & Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.6 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
Lewis & Clark School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph School Great Falls, Montana | Lewis & Clark School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 267 | #169 of 267 |
| National rank | #12413 of 50,301 | #29075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 260 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Joseph School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 44.3).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 59.8%).
- •Chief Joseph School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.9).
- •Lewis & Clark School is the larger school with 338 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 Lewis & Clark School?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Joseph School ranks higher (68.4 vs 44.3 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 Lewis & Clark School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph School: 260. Lewis & Clark School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph School and Lewis & Clark School rank in Montana?
Chief Joseph School is 49th of 267 and Lewis & Clark School is 169th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).