- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalispell, MT
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Federal NCES profile for Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301545001120
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Montana schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Montana
- 415
- students enrolled
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc has class sizes larger than 85% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc ranks #11 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Kalispell Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301545001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 301545001120 · Kalispell, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 16:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students)
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc 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
- This school 415
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
415 students
- Lillian Peters 344
Lillian Peterson School
344 students
- Cornelius Hedg 320
Cornelius Hedges School
320 students
- Elrod School 237
Elrod School
237 students
What this shows Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc compares
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 85% in Montana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
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 415 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.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc 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 Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lillian Peterson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelius Hedges School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elrod School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc'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
- 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.
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
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
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
How many students attend Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc?
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc?
The largest demographic group at Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc?
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc rank among schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc ranks #11 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 Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc, Kalispell Elem also operates Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students), Edgerton School (509 students), and Lillian Peterson School (344 students). See the Kalispell Elem district page for the complete list.