Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Giant Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Giant Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Giant Springs Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Giant Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giant Springs Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
72%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Giant Springs Elementary School is ranked #473 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Giant Springs Elementary School?
432 students attend Giant Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Giant Springs Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giant Springs Elementary School?
Giant Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Giant Springs Elementary School offer ?
Giant Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Giant Springs Elementary School part of?
Giant Springs Elementary School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
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