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Great Falls Elem

Montana · Public School District
17
Schools
7,032
Students
$13,469
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Great Falls Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 7,032 students across 17 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $13,469 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chief Joseph SchoolPK–06268
Giant Springs ElementaryPK–06432
Lewis & Clark SchoolPK–06349
Lincoln SchoolPK–06360
Longfellow SchoolPK–06313
Loy SchoolPK–06389
Meadow Lark SchoolPK–06555
Morningside SchoolPK–06206
Mountain View SchoolPK–06433
Riverview SchoolPK–06427
Sacajawea SchoolPK–06407
Sunnyside SchoolPK–06423
Valley View SchoolPK–06296
West ElementaryPK–06463
Whittier SchoolPK–06199
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Middle School07–08788
North Middle School07–08724
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,469Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
34%
State
38.8%
Local (property tax)
33.9%
Federal
27.4%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
7,032
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Great Falls Elem?
Great Falls Elem has 17 public schools, serving a total of 7,032 students.
How much does Great Falls Elem spend per student?
Great Falls Elem spends $13,469 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Great Falls Elem?
No, Great Falls Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Great Falls Elem serve?
Great Falls Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Great Falls Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Great Falls Elem is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.