Enrollment
509
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalispell, MT
Edgerton School
Federal NCES profile for Edgerton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301545000472
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgerton School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 509
- students enrolled
Edgerton School has class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgerton School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Kalispell Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301545000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgerton School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgerton School
Edgerton School is a large combined-grade school in Kalispell, Montana, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Montana schools and 54% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 509 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kalispell Elem spends $12,023 per pupil, 38% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kalispell's public schools, it stands alongside West Valley School (434 students): Edgerton School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 15.5:1).
Kalispell Elem also operates Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students) and Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc (415 students) alongside Edgerton School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edgerton School compares
Edgerton School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Montana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Edgerton School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalispell Elem, which includes Edgerton School.
$12,023
Per student
-38%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 38.3%
Federal 19.8%
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.
How Edgerton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lillian Peterson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelius Hedges School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elrod School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgerton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Kalispell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Valley School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
East Evergreen School
Standard public school
360 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lillian Peterson School
Standard public school
344 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Cornelius Hedges School
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cayuse Prairie School
Standard public school
254 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgerton School
How many students attend Edgerton School?
Edgerton School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalispell, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgerton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgerton School is 18.2:1, which is 54% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgerton School?
The largest demographic group at Edgerton School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgerton School?
Edgerton School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgerton School rank among schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgerton School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalispell on the city page.
Is Edgerton School a good school?
Edgerton School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kalispell Elem?
Besides Edgerton School, Kalispell Elem also operates Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students), Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc (415 students), and Lillian Peterson School (344 students). See the Kalispell Elem district page for the complete list.
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