- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalispell, MT
Kalispell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kalispell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301545000086
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalispell Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 1,049
- students enrolled
Kalispell Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalispell Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Kalispell Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301545000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Kalispell Middle School held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.4 → 67.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 301545000086 · Kalispell, MT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,049 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgerton School (509 students)
Kalispell Middle School held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.4 → 67.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Kalispell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Elrod School 237
Elrod School
237 students
What this shows Kalispell Middle School reports 1,049 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalispell Middle School compares
Kalispell Middle School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,049
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 73% in Montana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Kalispell Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Kalispell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerton School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian Peterson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelius Hedges School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elrod School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalispell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 middle schools in Kalispell
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cayuse Prairie 7-8
Standard public school
57 students 19:1 students per teacher
Smith Valley 7-8
Standard public school
42 students 14:1 students per teacher
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School
Standard public school
41 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Helena Flats 7-8
Standard public school
40 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,049 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kalispell Middle School
How many students attend Kalispell Middle School?
Kalispell Middle School has 1,049 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalispell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalispell Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalispell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kalispell Middle School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalispell Middle School?
Kalispell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Kalispell Middle School rank among middle schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalispell Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Kalispell on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalispell Elem?
Besides Kalispell Middle School, Kalispell Elem also operates Edgerton School (509 students), Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc (415 students), and Lillian Peterson School (344 students). See the Kalispell Elem district page for the complete list.