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Giant Springs Elementary

PO Box 2429, Great Falls, MT, 59403

About Giant Springs Elementary

Giant Springs Elementary School has a gentle, organized feel that many Great Falls families mention when talking about their child’s day. The math proficiency usually stays around the mid-range, shifting a bit each year depending on the group of learners. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small, manageable group, which helps the rooms stay calm and gives kids enough space to ask questions without feeling pressed. Compared with nearby schools like Mountain View and Lewis & Clark, Giant Springs feels slightly more structured, though still friendly enough for children who work best with steady routines. A typical three-bedroom rental near this neighborhood usually falls in the low-to-mid two-thousand dollars range, with newer or remodeled homes costing more. After Giant Springs, students move on to North Middle School and eventually C. M. Russell High School. Many alumni later work in fields like digital tech help, healthcare support, early education, construction, hospitality, and military service, jobs that match the city’s everyday rhythm. Parents say the school communicates clearly, keeps routines simple, and creates a predictable space where children grow at a slow, comfortable pace.

Giant Springs Elementary Contact Information

Address

PO Box 2429, Great Falls, MT, 59403

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Phone

(406) 268-7045

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 42% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
439
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 114 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Giant Springs Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 1:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 72.21%
Asian 0.46%
Hispanic 6.15%
Black 0.91%
Two+ Races 13.67%
Native Am. 6.38%
White
72.21%
Asian
0.46%
Hispanic
6.15%
Black
0.91%
Two+ Races
13.67%
Native Am.
6.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 439
46.7%
205 Female
53.3%
234 Male

Student Population

439 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

439 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Giant Springs Elementary recently introduced new phonics kits for early grades and added a hands-on math rotation focusing on shapes, measurement, and real-life problem-solving. The school also began a weekly reading partners program across classrooms.

FAQ

Q1. What new learning updates were added at Giant Springs this year?

Ans. The school expanded its phonics tools and launched a refreshed hands-on math block.

Q2. How does the school support students who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers run small reading and skill groups throughout the week.

Q3. Are outdoor or creative activities offered?

Ans. Yes, students get art, music, STEM tasks, and simple outdoor lessons.

Q4. How does Giant Springs share updates with families?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, emails, and app notifications.

Q5. What family events does the school host?

Ans. The school organizes literacy nights, seasonal programs, and neighborhood gatherings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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