Sacajawea School vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacajawea School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
West Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
| Measure | Sacajawea School Great Falls, Montana | West Elementary Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 267 | #217 of 267 |
| National rank | #16943 of 50,301 | #37317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 405 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sacajawea School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 31.9).
- •Sacajawea School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Sacajawea School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Sacajawea School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 76.2%).
- •West Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.4).
- •West Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 405.
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 Sacajawea School better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sacajawea School ranks higher (61.8 vs 31.9 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 Sacajawea School and West Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sacajawea School: 405. West Elementary: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sacajawea School and West Elementary rank in Montana?
Sacajawea School is 82nd of 267 and West Elementary is 217th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).