Enrollment
1,049
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalispell Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalispell Middle School
Kalispell Middle School is a large middle school in Kalispell, Montana, enrolling 1,049 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,049 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% 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 middle schools, it stands alongside Cayuse Prairie 7-8 (57 students): Kalispell Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 19:1).
Kalispell Elem also operates Edgerton School (509 students) and Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc (415 students) alongside Kalispell Middle 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 Kalispell Middle School compares
Kalispell Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,023
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalispell Elem, which includes Kalispell Middle 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 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
- 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
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,049 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kalispell Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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