Sacajawea School

Sacajawea School is an expansive elementary school in Great Falls, Montana, part of Great Falls Elem. The school enrolls 405 students in grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 167 students per school, that is 143% larger than typical.

Great Falls Elem comprises 18 schools with combined enrollment of 7,094 students; Sacajawea School is among them.

Demographically, Sacajawea School lists that White students make up the majority at 76%. Beyond that, the school reports 14% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, 2% Native American.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.8:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Around 45% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is lower than Cascade County's rate of about 54%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Cascade County) reports that median household income runs about $67,690, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Cascade County's 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,577 students), Sacajawea School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: North Middle School, around 0.3 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an urban site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sacajawea School has declined 11%, going from 457 students in 2018 to 405 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 82% to 76%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 19.6:1 in 2018 to 17.8:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.