Garfield School vs St Ignatius Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 634 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield School
Miles City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
210 students
St Ignatius Elementary School
St Ignatius · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
| Measure | Garfield School Miles City, Montana | St Ignatius Elementary School St Ignatius, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 267 | #244 of 267 |
| National rank | #34178 of 50,301 | #46451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 210 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Miles City | St Ignatius |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 17.3).
- •Garfield School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Garfield School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Garfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 100%).
- •St Ignatius Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
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 St Ignatius Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield School ranks higher (36.7 vs 17.3 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 St Ignatius Elementary School?
About 634 km in a straight line, between Miles City and St Ignatius in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield School: 210. St Ignatius Elementary School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield School and St Ignatius Elementary School rank in Montana?
Garfield School is 201st of 267 and St Ignatius Elementary School is 244th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).