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 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,032 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
0.48
0.39
# American Indian Students
516 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
10%
# Asian Students
51 Students
987 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
577 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
78 Students
1,044 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
4,939 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
70%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
865 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
839
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
820
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
782
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
769
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
745
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
786
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
779
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
732
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
780
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,107
# 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 $12,890 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,836 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Great Falls Elementary School District?
Great Falls Elementary School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,032 students.
What is the rank of Great Falls Elementary School District?
Great Falls Elementary School District is ranked #168 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, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 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 $12,836 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 7,032 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
