School Overview
Chief Joseph Elementary School, located in the southeast area of Great Falls, Montana, serves as a vital educational hub for its local neighborhood. As part of the Great Falls Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Chief Joseph is known for cultivating a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes student well-being and active parent involvement. The school often utilizes its facilities to host community events and extracurricular programs, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern pedagogical approaches, the staff at Chief Joseph strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a standard of excellence that reflects the values of the broader Great Falls community.
268
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chief Joseph School
Demographic Student Count
White174
Hispanic31
Black4
Asian2
Two or More43
American Indian13
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    174 (64.9 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (16.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (11.6 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Great Falls Elem
Phone: (406)268-6675
Website: http://chiefjosephgfps.weebly.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chief Joseph School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten42
Grade 137
Grade 239
Grade 340
Grade 437
Grade 538
Grade 635
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chief Joseph School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13951.9%
Male12948.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)