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.
260
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chief Joseph School
Demographic Student Count
White190
Hispanic23
Black3
Two or More30
American Indian14
  • White
    190 (73.1%)
  • Two or More
    30 (11.5%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (8.8%)
  • American Indian
    14 (5.4%)
  • Black
    3 (1.2%)
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: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chief Joseph School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten16
Kindergarten37
Grade 136
Grade 239
Grade 328
Grade 436
Grade 533
Grade 635
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chief Joseph School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12347.3%
Male13752.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)