Longfellow School vs Sunnyside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students
Sunnyside School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
396 students
| Measure | Longfellow School Great Falls, Montana | Sunnyside School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 267 | #164 of 267 |
| National rank | #46923 of 50,301 | #28353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 263 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 51% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 16.4).
- •Sunnyside School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Sunnyside School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Sunnyside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 98.1%).
- •Longfellow School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.8).
- •Sunnyside School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 263.
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 Longfellow School better than Sunnyside School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside School ranks higher (45.4 vs 16.4 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 Longfellow School and Sunnyside School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow School: 263. Sunnyside School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow School and Sunnyside School rank in Montana?
Longfellow School is 247th of 267 and Sunnyside School is 164th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).