Giant Springs Elementary vs Lincoln School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.6 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
Lincoln School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
| Measure | Giant Springs Elementary Great Falls, Montana | Lincoln School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 267 | #114 of 267 |
| National rank | #37944 of 50,301 | #21737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 431 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 30.9).
- •Lincoln School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Lincoln School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 75.6%).
- •Giant Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •Giant Springs Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 373.
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 Lincoln School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln School ranks higher (54.9 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 Lincoln School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giant Springs Elementary: 431. Lincoln School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giant Springs Elementary and Lincoln School rank in Montana?
Giant Springs Elementary is 220th of 267 and Lincoln School is 114th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).