Frenchtown Elementary School vs Saddle Peak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
415 students
Saddle Peak Elementary
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
416 students
| Measure | Frenchtown Elementary School Frenchtown, Montana | Saddle Peak Elementary Belgrade, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 267 | #104 of 267 |
| National rank | #21151 of 50,301 | #20233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 415 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Frenchtown | Belgrade |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saddle Peak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 55.7).
- •Saddle Peak Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Saddle Peak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Frenchtown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 48.3%).
- •Frenchtown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •Saddle Peak Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 415.
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 Frenchtown Elementary School better than Saddle Peak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saddle Peak Elementary ranks higher (57.1 vs 55.7 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 Frenchtown Elementary School and Saddle Peak Elementary?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Frenchtown and Belgrade in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frenchtown Elementary School: 415. Saddle Peak Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frenchtown Elementary School and Saddle Peak Elementary rank in Montana?
Frenchtown Elementary School is 111th of 267 and Saddle Peak Elementary is 104th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).