Sacajawea School vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.7 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
Whittier School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students
| Measure | Sacajawea School Great Falls, Montana | Whittier School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 267 | #246 of 267 |
| National rank | #16943 of 50,301 | #46741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 405 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 12% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sacajawea School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 16.8).
- •Sacajawea School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 12%).
- •Sacajawea School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •Sacajawea School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 97.3%).
- •Whittier School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.4).
- •Sacajawea School is the larger school with 405 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 Sacajawea School better than Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), Sacajawea School ranks higher (61.8 vs 16.8 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 Whittier School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sacajawea School: 405. Whittier School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sacajawea School and Whittier School rank in Montana?
Sacajawea School is 82nd of 267 and Whittier School is 246th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).