Enrollment
360
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301092000292
East Evergreen School — Kalispell, MT
Federal NCES profile for East Evergreen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Evergreen Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Evergreen School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Evergreen School reports 360 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 360 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Evergreen Elem spends $16,500 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 39.9% from the state, and 27.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Evergreen School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 50% in Montana — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,500
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 360 Top 86% in Montana — larger than 14% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301092000292
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 360:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.9%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen Elem, which includes East Evergreen School.
$16,500
Per student
-23%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 39.9%
Federal 27.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
Similar other schools in Kalispell
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Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
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415 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Lillian Peterson School
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344 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Cornelius Hedges School
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cayuse Prairie School
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254 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Evergreen School
How many students attend East Evergreen School?
East Evergreen School has 360 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kalispell, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Evergreen School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Evergreen School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Evergreen School?
The largest demographic group at East Evergreen School is White at 81.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Evergreen School?
East Evergreen School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.