Garfield School vs Monforton Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 205 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
Monforton Primary
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
183 students
| Measure | Garfield School Lewistown, Montana | Monforton Primary Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #61 of 267 | #8 of 267 |
| National rank | #14032 of 50,301 | #4498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 182 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Lewistown | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monforton Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 66.1).
- •Monforton Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 46.7%).
- •Garfield School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Monforton Primary is the larger school with 183 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 Monforton Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Monforton Primary ranks higher (80.9 vs 66.1 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 Garfield School and Monforton Primary?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield School: 182. Monforton Primary: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield School and Monforton Primary rank in Montana?
Garfield School is 61st of 267 and Monforton Primary is 8th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).