Giant Springs Elementary vs Longfellow School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.0 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
Longfellow School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students
| Measure | Giant Springs Elementary Great Falls, Montana | Longfellow School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 267 | #247 of 267 |
| National rank | #37944 of 50,301 | #46923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 431 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Giant Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 16.4).
- •Giant Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Giant Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Giant Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Longfellow School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.9).
- •Giant Springs Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 263.
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 Longfellow School?
On the Success Index (US), Giant Springs Elementary ranks higher (30.9 vs 16.4 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 Longfellow School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giant Springs Elementary: 431. Longfellow School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giant Springs Elementary and Longfellow School rank in Montana?
Giant Springs Elementary is 220th of 267 and Longfellow School is 247th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).