Kennedy School vs Plains Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
219 students
Plains Elementary School
Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
218 students
| Measure | Kennedy School Butte, Montana | Plains Elementary School Plains, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 267 | #132 of 267 |
| National rank | #37884 of 50,301 | #24284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 219 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Butte | Plains |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plains Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 31.0).
- •Plains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Plains Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Plains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Kennedy School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 218.
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 Kennedy School better than Plains Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plains Elementary School ranks higher (51.3 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 Kennedy School and Plains Elementary School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Butte and Plains in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy School: 219. Plains Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy School and Plains Elementary School rank in Montana?
Kennedy School is 219th of 267 and Plains Elementary School is 132nd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).