Home > Montana > Cascade County

Giant Springs Elementary School

520 32nd Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403

View full size Get directions

Rating

Bottom 50%

Tel: (406) 268-7045

www.gfps.k12.mt.us

SAVE SCHOOL

Giant Springs Elementary School serves 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Giant Springs Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Giant Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Giant Springs Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

405 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Giant Springs Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Giant Springs Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Giant Springs Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Giant Springs Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MT)

Overall Testing Rank

#520 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Giant Springs Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Giant Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Giant Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Giant Springs Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

11%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

White

73%

78%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Giant Springs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.39

This chart display the diversity score of Giant Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Great Falls Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/24/2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giant Springs Elementary School's ranking?

Giant Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

How many students attend Giant Springs Elementary School?

405 students attend Giant Springs Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Giant Springs Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Giant Springs Elementary School?

Giant Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Giant Springs Elementary School offer ?

Giant Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Giant Springs Elementary School part of?

Giant Springs Elementary School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.

School Reviews

Review Giant Springs Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

January 31, 2023

Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools

Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but by working closely with your children's teachers, you can help maintain their grades and positive behavior at school.

January 31, 2023

Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes

Learn about how the current budget constraints are prompting public schools to institute hiring freezes - and how this will impact your children.

January 31, 2023

5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools

Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education