Lewis & Clark School vs McKinley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 282 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis & Clark School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
McKinley School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Lewis & Clark School Great Falls, Montana | McKinley School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 267 | #197 of 267 |
| National rank | #29075 of 50,301 | #33913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 338 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Great Falls | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 37.1).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Lewis & Clark School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 64%).
- •McKinley School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 19.9).
- •McKinley School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 338.
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 Lewis & Clark School better than McKinley School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark School ranks higher (44.3 vs 37.1 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 Lewis & Clark School and McKinley School?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis & Clark School: 338. McKinley School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis & Clark School and McKinley School rank in Montana?
Lewis & Clark School is 169th of 267 and McKinley School is 197th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).