Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chief Joseph School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chief Joseph School serves the southeast part of Great Falls, MT, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chief Joseph School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chief Joseph School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Joseph School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Turquoise and White
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Joseph School's ranking?
Chief Joseph School is ranked #310 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Chief Joseph School often compared to?
Chief Joseph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loy School, Lewis & Clark School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Chief Joseph School?
260 students attend Chief Joseph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Chief Joseph School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chief Joseph School?
Chief Joseph School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chief Joseph School offer ?
Chief Joseph School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Joseph School part of?
Chief Joseph School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
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