Great Falls Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,899 students in Great Falls Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Great Falls Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Great Falls Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.40
# American Indian Students
509 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
10%
# Asian Students
44 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
565 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
67 Students
1,034 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
4,830 Students
114,991 Students
% White Students
70%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
880 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
834
12,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
706
10,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
801
11,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
761
11,496
# Students in 4th Grade:
787
11,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
729
11,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
770
11,344
# Students in 7th Grade:
781
11,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
712
11,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,084 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Great Falls Elementary School District?
Great Falls Elementary School District manages 18 public schools serving 6,899 students.
What is the rank of Great Falls Elementary School District?
Great Falls Elementary School District is ranked #167 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Great Falls Elementary School District?
70% of Great Falls Elementary School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Great Falls Elementary School District?
Great Falls Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Great Falls Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,084 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 6,899 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall District Rank
: Top 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
