- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalispell, MT
Smith Valley 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Smith Valley 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300285000101
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Valley 7-8 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 42
- students enrolled
Smith Valley 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Valley 7-8 ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Smith Valley Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300285000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Smith Valley 7-8 shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-19.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.8 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 300285000101 · Kalispell, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 14:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith Valley Primary Schl (148 students)
Smith Valley 7-8 shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-19.6%). Teacher FTE lost 3.8 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Smith Valley 7-8 compares
Smith Valley 7-8 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 68% in Montana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.0%
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
$10,621
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.6%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Smith Valley 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Smith Valley Elem reports $10,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Valley 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Valley Primary Schl | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Valley 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar middle schools in Kalispell
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kalispell Middle School
Standard public school
1,049 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cayuse Prairie 7-8
Standard public school
57 students 19:1 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 (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Valley 7-8
How many students attend Smith Valley 7-8?
Smith Valley 7-8 has 42 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley 7-8 is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Valley 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Smith Valley 7-8 is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Valley 7-8?
Smith Valley 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Smith Valley 7-8 rank among middle schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Valley 7-8 ranks #4 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 Smith Valley Elem?
Besides Smith Valley 7-8, Smith Valley Elem also operates Smith Valley Primary Schl (148 students). See the Smith Valley Elem district page for the complete list.