Very Good
#147 of 603 schools in MT
Top 24% in state
Giant Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Great Falls Elem · Great Falls, MT
A Great Falls Elem elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2429, Great Falls, MT 59403
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Giant Springs Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Giant Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,026/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Community Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Lewis & Clark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd ELEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Morningside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 204 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Great Falls Elem
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #4 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Giant Springs Elementary is listed in Great Falls Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Giant Springs Elementary
Giant Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Great Falls, MT, part of Great Falls Elem, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Giant Springs Elementary
What grades does Giant Springs Elementary serve?
Giant Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Giant Springs Elementary?
Giant Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giant Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Giant Springs Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Giant Springs Elementary rank in MT?
Giant Springs Elementary ranks #147 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Giant Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Giant Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Giant Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Giant Springs Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Giant Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Giant Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Giant Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Giant Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Giant Springs Elementary?
83.6% of students at Giant Springs Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cascade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (406) 268-7045
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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