Enrollment
415
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is a large combined-grade school in Kalispell, Montana, enrolling 415 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 415 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% 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 Edgerton School (509 students): Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 18.2:1).
Kalispell Elem also operates Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students) and Edgerton School (509 students) alongside Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc.
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 Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc compares
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,023
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 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.
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 85.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalispell Elem, which includes Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc.
$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 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
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc a good school?
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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