MTPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Giant Springs Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Great Falls, Montana|Great Falls Elem

Great Falls, MT 59403

School Profile

Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
439
Student:Teacher
16.9:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
83.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
40%
25th percentile in MT
Math Proficiency
26%
26th percentile in MT
Chronic Absenteeism
12.5%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
13 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Worse than average in MT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
425
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
29
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,146
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,270
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,611
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 25%State 38%Local 38%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$330,588
+4.4% 1yr+56.4% 5yr
Great Falls, MT metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.1%
Below 150% poverty line
3.2%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
6.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
949
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
900
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
192 (21%)
Speech/Language Impairment
191 (21%)
Other Health Impairment
134 (15%)
Autism
83 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
31 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

431
Current enrollment
Stable(+0% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Giant Springs Elementary

Giant Springs Elementary currently enrolls 439 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MT.

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