Glacier Gateway Elem vs Jim Darcy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Gateway Elem
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Jim Darcy School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Glacier Gateway Elem Columbia Falls, Montana | Jim Darcy School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 267 | #103 of 267 |
| National rank | #37874 of 50,301 | #20207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Darcy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 31.0).
- •Jim Darcy School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Jim Darcy School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Jim Darcy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Glacier Gateway Elem does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.9).
- •Jim Darcy School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 471.
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 Glacier Gateway Elem better than Jim Darcy School?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Darcy School ranks higher (57.1 vs 31.0 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 Glacier Gateway Elem and Jim Darcy School?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Gateway Elem: 471. Jim Darcy School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Gateway Elem and Jim Darcy School rank in Montana?
Glacier Gateway Elem is 218th of 267 and Jim Darcy School is 103rd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).