- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalispell, MT
Elrod School
Federal NCES profile for Elrod School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301545000473
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elrod School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 237
- students enrolled
Elrod School has class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elrod School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Kalispell Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301545000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Elrod School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 301545000473 · Kalispell, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students)
Elrod School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Elrod School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kalispell Midd
Kalispell Middle School
1,049 students
- Edgerton Schoo
Edgerton School
509 students
- Jeannette Rank 415
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
415 students
- Lillian Peters 344
Lillian Peterson School
344 students
- Cornelius Hedg 320
Cornelius Hedges School
320 students
- This school 237
Elrod School
237 students
What this shows Elrod School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elrod School compares
Elrod School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 75% in Montana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Elrod School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Kalispell Elem reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elrod School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgerton School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian Peterson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelius Hedges School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elrod School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Kalispell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Edgerton School
Standard public school
509 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elrod School
How many students attend Elrod School?
Elrod School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elrod School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elrod School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elrod School?
The largest demographic group at Elrod School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elrod School?
Elrod School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elrod School rank among schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Elrod School ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Kalispell Elem?
Besides Elrod School, Kalispell Elem also operates Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students), Edgerton School (509 students), and Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc (415 students). See the Kalispell Elem district page for the complete list.