Giant Springs Elementary vs Lewis & Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giant Springs Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Lewis & Clark School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Giant Springs Elementary Great Falls, Montana | Lewis & Clark School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #220 of 267 | #48 of 267 |
| National rank | #37944 of 50,301 | #12359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| city | Great Falls | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 30.9).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 75.6%).
- •Giant Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.3).
- •Giant Springs Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 429.
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 Giant Springs Elementary better than Lewis & Clark School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark School ranks higher (68.5 vs 30.9 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 Giant Springs Elementary and Lewis & Clark School?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giant Springs Elementary: 431. Lewis & Clark School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giant Springs Elementary and Lewis & Clark School rank in Montana?
Giant Springs Elementary is 220th of 267 and Lewis & Clark School is 48th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).