Great Falls Elem School District
School District · Great Falls, Montana
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
17
15 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
17
15 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Great Falls Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Great Falls Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Loy School
Great Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chief Joseph School
Great Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meadow Lark School
Great Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#113 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,146
$1,122 vs Montana median
District size
6,899 students
Much larger than Montana median
The short answer
Great Falls Elem ranks #113 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Great Falls Elem's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Loy School (8.0/10), Chief Joseph School (8.0/10), and Meadow Lark School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Great Falls Elem schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Great Falls Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loy School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Chief Joseph School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Meadow Lark School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Giant Springs Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | North Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Riverview School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | East Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Sacajawea School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Sunnyside School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Great Falls Elem
Great Falls Elem is a Great Falls, Montana school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 6,899 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $12,146 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Great Falls Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chief Joseph School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Great Falls Elem students show an average math proficiency of 51.6% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Great Falls Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Great Falls Elem with test data.
Schools in Great Falls Elem
17 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Great Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 6,899
- Teachers (FTE)
- 453
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Great Falls Elem?
Great Falls Elem has 17 schools in total — 15 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Great Falls Elem?
The average composite rating for Great Falls Elem is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Great Falls Elem?
Great Falls Elem spends $12,146 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Great Falls Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Great Falls Elem is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Great Falls Elem?
Chief Joseph School is the highest-rated school in Great Falls Elem with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Great Falls Elem?
Across schools in Great Falls Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Great Falls Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Great Falls Elem has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.0%
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Compare Great Falls Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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