Irle Elementary School vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 507 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irle Elementary School
Glasgow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Whittier School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students
| Measure | Irle Elementary School Glasgow, Montana | Whittier School Butte, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 267 | #143 of 267 |
| National rank | #30300 of 50,301 | #25724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 380 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| city | Glasgow | Butte |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 42.5).
- •Whittier School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Whittier School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Irle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 100%).
- •Irle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Whittier School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 380.
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 Irle Elementary School better than Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier School ranks higher (49.2 vs 42.5 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 Irle Elementary School and Whittier School?
About 507 km in a straight line, between Glasgow and Butte in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irle Elementary School: 380. Whittier School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irle Elementary School and Whittier School rank in Montana?
Irle Elementary School is 179th of 267 and Whittier School is 143rd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).