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Sacajawea School

Q: Is Sacajawea School a good school?

Sacajawea School ranks 105 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

105^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Sacajawea School is an elementary school in Great Falls, Montana, serving 405 students in grades PK-6. The school consistently outperforms the Great Falls Elementary District and the state of Montana in academic assessments, ranking in the top 30% of Montana elementary schools for several years.

Sacajawea School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 55.56% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 45.3% in Mathematics, and 48.44% in Science - all significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.19%) compared to some nearby schools, suggesting a more diverse socioeconomic population. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.8 is higher than some neighboring schools, indicating efficient use of teaching resources.

While Sacajawea School's performance is impressive, other schools in the area, such as Riverview School, also demonstrate strong academic results. This suggests that there may be pockets of excellence within the Great Falls Elementary District, and it would be valuable to explore the factors contributing to the success of these high-performing schools.

405

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,610

Per pupil spending ?

45.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

630 Sacajawea Drive
Great Falls, MT 59404

(406) 268-7080

District: Great Falls Elementary

Students who attend Sacajawea School usually attend:

Middle:	North Middle School
High:	C M Russell High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Two or more races:

13.6%

Hispanic:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 68th percentile in 2021 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (50% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 74th (2025) from a 68th-percentile low (2021)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Great Falls Elementary

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg37%

Montana avg40%

105^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 14Elementary Schools in the Great Falls Elementary

241^st of 387Great Falls Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	69.3	105 of 401	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	96 of 332	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	95 of 329	71.1%	★★★★☆
2021	71.4	113 of 356	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.1	27 of 123	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	18 of 116	84.5%	★★★★☆
2017	67.0	33 of 109	69.7%	★★★★☆
2016	68.1	59 of 191	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	76.2	76 of 287	73.5%	★★★★☆
2013	73.3	43 of 246	82.5%	★★★★☆
2012	72.9	39 of 244	84.0%	★★★★☆
2011	80.3	18 of 247	92.7%	★★★★★
2010	77.0	22 of 241	90.9%	★★★★★
2009	74.0	29 of 190	84.7%	★★★★☆
2008	76.7	23 of 194	88.1%	★★★★☆
2007	67.4	64 of 230	72.2%	★★★★☆
2006	72.8	41 of 234	82.5%	★★★★☆
2005	78.3	41 of 218	81.2%	★★★★☆
2004	50.1	116 of 217	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+12 vs state

Science48%+10 vs state

Mathematics45%+9 vs state

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Schools Near Sacajawea School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Sacajawea School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 Sacajawea Drive	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-7080	405	23	17.8	45.2%	309 (76.3%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.9%)	6 (1.5%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (13.6%)	69.3	105^th of 401 public elementary schools	73.8%					(n/a)	55.6	45.3	$11,610
Riverview School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Smelter Avenue	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-7015	445	21	21.1	38.0%	347 (78.0%)	3 (0.7%)	33 (7.4%)	5 (1.1%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.5%)	67.9	116^th of 401 public elementary schools	71.1%					(n/a)	48.9	51.1	$11,286
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 8th Street North	Great Falls	59401	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7230	187	18	10.6	97.3%	77 (41.2%)	2 (1.1%)	22 (11.8%)	3 (1.6%)	42 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (21.9%)	7	381^st of 401 public elementary schools	5.0%					(n/a)	7.4	6.2	$15,657
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 Avenue A NW	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7145	312	21	14.7	57.7%	224 (71.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (15.4%)	23.2	333^rd of 401 public elementary schools	17.0%					(n/a)	26.9	21.6	$12,583
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1205 1st Avenue NW	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7180	421	31	13.7	76.2%	296 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (13.8%)	22.6	334^th of 401 public elementary schools	16.7%					(n/a)	22.1	26.3	$11,934
Longfellow School	Public	PK, KG-6	1100 6th Ave So	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-6845	263	22	12.1	98.1%	107 (40.7%)	3 (1.1%)	45 (17.1%)	1 (0.4%)	62 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (17.1%)	9.8	372^nd of 401 public elementary schools	7.2%					(n/a)	12.0	9.1	$12,920
Giant Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	520 32nd Street North	Great Falls	59401	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7045	431	30	14.4	75.6%	308 (71.5%)	7 (1.6%)	33 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (12.1%)	42.6	246^th of 401 public elementary schools	38.7%					(n/a)	38.4	31.0	$10,538
Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-6	624 27th Street South	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-6800	373	24	15.6	54.7%	273 (73.2%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.8%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.6%)	48.6	215^th of 401 public elementary schools	46.4%					(n/a)	42.7	36.4	$11,668
CORE School at Morningside Elementary	Public	K-6	4119 7th Ave N	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 268-6050	297	21	13.9	57.6%	198 (66.7%)	4 (1.3%)	36 (12.1%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.5%)	33.7	284^th of 401 public elementary schools	29.2%					(n/a)	33.9	25.7
MT School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3911 Central Ave	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Mont School for Deaf Blind	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 771-6017	20	10	1.9	100.0%	17 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	26	322^nd of 401 public elementary schools	19.7%					(n/a)	22.2	22.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Sacajawea School

Is Sacajawea School a good school?

Sacajawea School ranks 105^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sacajawea School?

Students at Sacajawea School are 76% White, 14% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Sacajawea School in?

Great Falls Elementary

What schools do graduates of Sacajawea School attend?

Students who attend Sacajawea School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Middle School
High : C M Russell High School

How many students attend Sacajawea School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 405 students attended Sacajawea School.

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