Great Falls Elementary

The Great Falls Elementary school district in Montana consists of 17 schools, including 15 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Meadow Lark School and Riverview School have consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Montana, earning 5-star and 4-star ratings, respectively. These schools boast strong student-teacher ratios, with Meadow Lark having the highest ratio (22.6) and Riverview having one of the better ratios (19.2) among the elementary schools. In contrast, Longfellow School ranks near the bottom of the state's elementary schools, despite having one of the higher spending-per-student figures in the district.

The district's middle schools, East Middle School and North Middle School, have also shown strong performance, with North Middle School ranking in the top 50 middle schools in Montana. The district's schools serve diverse student populations, with the percentage of white students ranging from 40.89% at Longfellow School to 84.32% at Meadow Lark School. Understanding how these demographic factors impact student learning could provide valuable insights for the district.