Longfellow School vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.2 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
Whittier School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students
| Measure | Longfellow School Great Falls, Montana | Whittier School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 267 | #246 of 267 |
| National rank | #46923 of 50,301 | #46741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 263 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.4 vs 16.8).
- •Whittier School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98.1%).
- •Whittier School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.5).
- •Longfellow School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 187.
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 Whittier School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Longfellow School and Whittier School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow School: 263. Whittier School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow School and Whittier School rank in Montana?
Longfellow School is 247th of 267 and Whittier School is 246th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).