Prickly Pear Elem vs Radley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 345 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prickly Pear Elem
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
269 students
Radley Elementary School
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
428 students
| Measure | Prickly Pear Elem East Helena, Montana | Radley Elementary School East Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 267 | #163 of 267 |
| National rank | #22247 of 50,301 | #28198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 269 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | East Helena | East Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prickly Pear Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 45.6).
- •Prickly Pear Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 44.4%).
- •Prickly Pear Elem does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.4).
- •Radley Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 269.
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 Prickly Pear Elem better than Radley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prickly Pear Elem ranks higher (54.2 vs 45.6 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 Prickly Pear Elem and Radley Elementary School?
About 345 m in a straight line, between East Helena and East Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prickly Pear Elem: 269. Radley Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prickly Pear Elem and Radley Elementary School rank in Montana?
Prickly Pear Elem is 118th of 267 and Radley Elementary School is 163rd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).