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Cornelius Hedges School

Q: Is Cornelius Hedges School a good school?

Cornelius Hedges School ranks 96 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

96^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Cornelius Hedges School is an elementary school in Kalispell, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 320 students. The school is part of the Kalispell Elementary School District, which is ranked 141 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cornelius Hedges School has shown strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Montana elementary schools over the past 10 years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 96th out of 401 elementary schools in the state, with 56.93% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 44.53% in Mathematics, and 51.85% in Science. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages of 43.09% in ELA, 36.77% in Math, and 38.16% in Science. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 15.2 over the past three years, indicating a more personalized learning environment for students.

However, Cornelius Hedges School faces some challenges, as its performance has fluctuated over the years, and it has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the 2024-2025 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic need among the student population. Compared to nearby schools like Edgerton School and Lillian Peterson School, Cornelius Hedges School outperforms them in academic achievement, but the school may need to focus on targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and community partnerships to address the unique needs of its student population and maintain consistent academic success.

320

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,819

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

827 4th Avenue E
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 751-4090

District: Kalispell Elementary

Students who attend Cornelius Hedges School usually attend:

Middle:	Kalispell Middle School
High:	Flathead High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (51% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg46%

Montana avg40%

96^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Kalispell Elementary

141^st of 387Kalispell Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	70.4	96 of 401	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	54.6	110 of 212	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.8	92 of 332	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	61.7	146 of 329	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.3	115 of 356	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.4	64 of 123	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.7	50 of 116	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.9	30 of 109	72.5%	★★★★☆
2016	71.7	52 of 191	72.8%	★★★★☆
2015	70.2	90 of 287	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	84.5	8 of 246	96.7%	★★★★★
2012	87.0	1 of 244	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	82.5	12 of 247	95.1%	★★★★★
2010	85.4	3 of 241	98.8%	★★★★★
2009	75.2	21 of 190	88.9%	★★★★☆
2008	80.6	14 of 194	92.8%	★★★★★
2007	75.5	30 of 230	87.0%	★★★★☆
2006	62.7	87 of 234	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	70.1	62 of 218	71.6%	★★★★☆
2004	29.3	167 of 217	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts57%+14 vs state

Science52%+14 vs state

Mathematics45%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Cornelius Hedges School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Cornelius Hedges School	Public	PK, KG-5	827 4th Avenue E	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-4090	320	21	15.2	100.0%	269 (84.1%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.5%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.3%)	70.4	96^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.1%		54.6	110^th of 212 public elementary schools	48.1%	14	56.9	44.5	$13,819
Elrod School	Public	PK, KG-5	412 3rd Avenue W	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3700	237	15	15.7	100.0%	193 (81.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (9.3%)	42.7	244^th of 401 public elementary schools	39.2%					(n/a)	42.7	30.1	$15,326
Lillian Peterson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1119 2nd Street W	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-3737	344	20	17.2	100.0%	296 (86.0%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	65.2	129^th of 401 public elementary schools	67.8%					(n/a)	51.3	43.0	$10,736
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	227 West Nevada	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3900	223	14	15.9	100.0%	189 (84.8%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	69.7	102^nd of 401 public elementary schools	74.6%					(n/a)	58.4	46.1	$13,590
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2155 Airport Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3400	415	25	16.6	100.0%	355 (85.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.3%)	54.5	185^th of 401 public elementary schools	53.9%					(n/a)	52.4	34.7	$11,574
Edgerton School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Whitefish Stage	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-4040	509	30	17.2	100.0%	434 (85.3%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.1%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	65.7	127^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.3%					(n/a)	55.0	46.6	$11,252
East Evergreen School	Public	PK, KG-4	585 E. Evergreen	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1121	360	28	13.0	100.0%	294 (81.7%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (9.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.1%)	29.7	305^th of 401 public elementary schools	23.9%					(n/a)	27.3	28.8	$15,199
Fair-Mont-Egan School	Public	PK, KG-5	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	115	10	11.9	100.0%	108 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	78.9	57^th of 401 public elementary schools	85.8%					(n/a)	58.3	55.0	$15,256
Helena Flats School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	253	14	17.7	100.0%	238 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	49.6	209^th of 401 public elementary schools	47.9%					(n/a)	38.7	37.6	$9,229
Smith Valley Primary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2901 Hwy 2 West	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Smith Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4535	148	12	12.1	46.6%	135 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)	37.5	262^nd of 401 public elementary schools	34.7%					(n/a)	42.0	23.9	$11,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Cornelius Hedges School

How many students attend Cornelius Hedges School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 320 students attended Cornelius Hedges School.

Is Cornelius Hedges School a good school?

Cornelius Hedges School ranks 96^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cornelius Hedges School?

Students at Cornelius Hedges School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Cornelius Hedges School attend?

Students who attend Cornelius Hedges School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kalispell Middle School
High : Flathead High School

What district is Cornelius Hedges School in?

Kalispell Elementary

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