Garfield School vs Lewis & Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield School
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
182 students
Lewis & Clark School
Lewistown · Public middle · Grades 4–6
276 students
| Measure | Garfield School Lewistown, Montana | Lewis & Clark School Lewistown, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 267 | #17 of 102 |
| National rank | #14032 of 50,301 | #4323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 182 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Lewistown | Lewistown |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.1 vs 65.3).
- •Garfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 47.1%).
- •Garfield School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.2).
- •Lewis & Clark School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 182.
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 Garfield School better than Lewis & Clark School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield School and Lewis & Clark School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Lewistown in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield School: 182. Lewis & Clark School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield School and Lewis & Clark School rank in Montana?
Garfield School is 61st of 267 and Lewis & Clark School is 17th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).