Irving School vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
174 students
Whittier School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Irving School Bozeman, Montana | Whittier School Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #90 of 267 | #44 of 267 |
| National rank | #17657 of 50,301 | #11204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 174 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Bozeman | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 60.8).
- •Whittier School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Whittier School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 46.6%).
- •Whittier School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Whittier School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 174.
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 Irving School better than Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier School ranks higher (70.2 vs 60.8 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 Irving School and Whittier School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving School: 174. Whittier School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving School and Whittier School rank in Montana?
Irving School is 90th of 267 and Whittier School is 44th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).