Deer Park School vs Ruder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park School
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
120 students
Ruder Elementary
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Deer Park School Columbia Falls, Montana | Ruder Elementary Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 267 | #135 of 267 |
| National rank | #9919 of 50,301 | #24779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 120 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Columbia Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 50.6).
- •Deer Park School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Deer Park School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Deer Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 97.5%).
- •Ruder Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Ruder Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 120.
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 Deer Park School better than Ruder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park School ranks higher (72.0 vs 50.6 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 Deer Park School and Ruder Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park School: 120. Ruder Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park School and Ruder Elementary rank in Montana?
Deer Park School is 37th of 267 and Ruder Elementary is 135th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).