CORE School at Morningside El vs Giant Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CORE School at Morningside El
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
Giant Springs Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
| Measure | CORE School at Morningside El Great Falls, Montana | Giant Springs Elementary Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 267 | #220 of 267 |
| National rank | #21926 of 50,301 | #37944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 297 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CORE School at Morningside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 30.9).
- •CORE School at Morningside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 75.6%).
- •CORE School at Morningside El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Giant Springs Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 297.
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 CORE School at Morningside El better than Giant Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), CORE School at Morningside El ranks higher (54.6 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 CORE School at Morningside El and Giant Springs Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CORE School at Morningside El: 297. Giant Springs Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CORE School at Morningside El and Giant Springs Elementary rank in Montana?
CORE School at Morningside El is 115th of 267 and Giant Springs Elementary is 220th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).