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Chief Charlo School

Q: Is Chief Charlo School a good school?

Chief Charlo School ranks 143 rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

143^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Chief Charlo School is an elementary school in Missoula, Montana, serving 414 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Missoula Elementary District, which is ranked 165 out of 387 districts in the state, Chief Charlo School has consistently performed well on state assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in Montana.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 45.65% of Chief Charlo students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 42.86% in Mathematics, and 58.67% in Science, all higher than the Missoula Elementary and Montana state averages. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing 23rd out of 332 elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, Chief Charlo also has a relatively low class size compared to nearby schools.

While Chief Charlo outperforms the district and state, it is not the highest-performing school in the area. Paxson School and Jeannette Rankin Elementary, both within a few miles, have significantly higher proficiency rates. Chief Charlo has maintained consistent academic performance over the years, suggesting an effective educational program, though there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

414

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,681

Per pupil spending ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5600 Longview Dr
Missoula, MT 59803

(406) 542-4005

District: Missoula Elementary

Students who attend Chief Charlo School usually attend:

Middle:	Meadow Hill Middle School
High:	Sentinel High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg47%

Montana avg40%

143^rd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Missoula Elementary

165^th of 387Missoula 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	61.8	143 of 401	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.5	40 of 212	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	91.0	23 of 332	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	87.8	42 of 329	87.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	93 of 356	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	55.4	57 of 123	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.5	28 of 116	75.9%	★★★★☆
2017	76.3	21 of 109	80.7%	★★★★☆
2016	62.4	67 of 191	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.7	77 of 287	73.2%	★★★★☆
2013	76.2	35 of 246	85.8%	★★★★☆
2012	73.7	37 of 244	84.8%	★★★★☆
2011	70.9	55 of 247	77.7%	★★★★☆
2010	64.8	84 of 241	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.9	58 of 190	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	50.4	114 of 194	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.7	107 of 230	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.3	54 of 234	76.9%	★★★★☆
2005	65.6	81 of 218	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.6	72 of 217	66.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science59%+21 vs state

English Language Arts46%+3 vs state

Mathematics43%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Chief Charlo School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Chief Charlo School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Longview Dr	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4005	414	26	15.6	39.4%	348 (84.1%)	6 (1.4%)	24 (5.8%)	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	61.8	143^rd of 401 public elementary schools	64.3%		80.5	40^th of 212 public elementary schools	81.1%	103	45.7	42.9	$14,681
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Russell Street	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4080	375	28	13.5	55.2%	290 (77.3%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (8.3%)	8 (2.1%)	23 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	64.2	131^st of 401 public elementary schools	67.3%		81.5	37^th of 212 public elementary schools	82.5%	94	50.3	46.5	$14,546
Jeannette Rankin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 Bigfork Rd.	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4010	457	26	17.5	26.5%	407 (89.1%)	6 (1.3%)	14 (3.1%)	11 (2.4%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	80.6	50^th of 401 public elementary schools	87.5%		94.1	10^th of 212 public elementary schools	95.3%	40	58.0	60.4	$12,695
Missoula TEACH Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	909 South Ave West	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 728-2400	84	5	16.8	69.0%	51 (60.7%)	8 (9.5%)	4 (4.8%)	13 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.5%)	27.3	318^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.7%					(n/a)	22.7	33.3
Lewis & Clark School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Park	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4035	429	28	15.1	32.2%	361 (84.1%)	7 (1.6%)	19 (4.4%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	70.6	95^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.3%		82.4	31^st of 212 public elementary schools	85.4%	64	54.3	45.7	$13,535
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 S. 11th St	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4020	274	23	11.9	80.3%	197 (71.9%)	12 (4.4%)	32 (11.7%)	5 (1.8%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	34.6	277^th of 401 public elementary schools	30.9%		63	89^th of 212 public elementary schools	58.0%	188	32.6	25.2	$16,619
Paxson School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4055	415	26	16.1	37.6%	316 (76.1%)	7 (1.7%)	33 (8.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.6%)	86.1	30^th of 401 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.8	15^th of 212 public elementary schools	92.9%	15	65.3	57.8	$13,237
Lolo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11395 Highway 93 South	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Lolo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6686	293	21	13.8	28.0%	260 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	44	236^th of 401 public elementary schools	41.1%		41.1	138^th of 212 public elementary schools	34.9%	98	37.8	34.8	$17,200
Target Range School	Public	PK, KG-6	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	410	27	15.2	34.9%	346 (84.4%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.4%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.1%)	61	149^th of 401 public elementary schools	62.8%		79.9	45^th of 212 public elementary schools	78.8%	104	54.3	37.3	$12,469
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hiberta St.	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4025	417	29	14.1	53.5%	329 (78.9%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	10 (2.4%)	28 (6.7%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.4%)	58.4	164^th of 401 public elementary schools	59.1%		74.4	63^rd of 212 public elementary schools	70.3%	101	45.5	42.4	$15,622

Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Charlo School

What is the racial makeup of Chief Charlo School?

Students at Chief Charlo School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Chief Charlo School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 414 students attended Chief Charlo School.

Is Chief Charlo School a good school?

Chief Charlo School ranks 143^rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Chief Charlo School in?

Missoula Elementary

What schools do graduates of Chief Charlo School attend?

Students who attend Chief Charlo School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadow Hill Middle School
High : Sentinel High School

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