- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalispell, MT
Russell School
Federal NCES profile for Russell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301545000475
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Montana
- 223
- students enrolled
Russell School has class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Kalispell Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301545000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Russell School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 301545000475 · Kalispell, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalispell Middle School (1,049 students)
Russell School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Russell 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
- Lillian Peters 344
Lillian Peterson School
344 students
- Cornelius Hedg 320
Cornelius Hedges School
320 students
- This school 223
Russell School
223 students
What this shows Russell School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell School compares
Russell School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 75% in Montana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Russell School 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 Russell School 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian Peterson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelius Hedges School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell 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
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
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
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell School
How many students attend Russell School?
Russell School has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell School?
The largest demographic group at Russell School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell School?
Russell School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Russell School rank among schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell School ranks #8 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 Russell 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.