- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalispell, MT
Smith Valley Primary Schl
Federal NCES profile for Smith Valley Primary Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300285000037
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Valley Primary Schl earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 148
- students enrolled
Smith Valley Primary Schl has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Valley Primary Schl ranks #5 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Smith Valley Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300285000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Smith Valley Primary Schl shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 300285000037 · Kalispell, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith Valley 7-8 (42 students)
Smith Valley Primary Schl shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Smith Valley Primary Schl compares
Smith Valley Primary Schl 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 62% in Montana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Smith Valley Primary Schl is less 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 Primary Schl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Valley 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Valley Primary Schl's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Valley Primary Schl
How many students attend Smith Valley Primary Schl?
Smith Valley Primary Schl has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley Primary Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley Primary Schl is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Valley Primary Schl?
The largest demographic group at Smith Valley Primary Schl is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Valley Primary Schl?
Smith Valley Primary Schl 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 Smith Valley Primary Schl rank among schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Valley Primary Schl 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 Smith Valley Elem?
Besides Smith Valley Primary Schl, Smith Valley Elem also operates Smith Valley 7-8 (42 students). See the Smith Valley Elem district page for the complete list.