- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalispell, MT
Lillian Peterson School
Federal NCES profile for Lillian Peterson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301545000474
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian Peterson School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 344
- students enrolled
Lillian Peterson School has class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Peterson School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Kalispell Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301545000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lillian Peterson School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 301545000474 · Kalispell, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students)
Lillian Peterson School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lillian Peterson 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
- This school 344
Lillian Peterson School
344 students
- Cornelius Hedg 320
Cornelius Hedges School
320 students
- Elrod School 237
Elrod School
237 students
What this shows Lillian Peterson School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian Peterson School compares
Lillian Peterson 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 92% in Montana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 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 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Lillian Peterson 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 Lillian Peterson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgerton School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelius Hedges School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elrod School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian Peterson 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
- 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
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
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lillian Peterson School
How many students attend Lillian Peterson School?
Lillian Peterson School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Peterson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Peterson School is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian Peterson School?
The largest demographic group at Lillian Peterson School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian Peterson School?
Lillian Peterson School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Lillian Peterson School rank among schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Peterson School ranks #5 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 Lillian Peterson 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.