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Russell School

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Russell School ranks 102 nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

102^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Russell School is an elementary school located in Kalispell, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 223 students. The school is part of the Kalispell Elementary School District, which is ranked 141 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russell School has a strong performance history, ranking among the top elementary schools in Montana over the past decade. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 102 out of 401 Montana elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This represents a consistent high performance, as the school has maintained a 4-star rating for the past several years. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with particularly strong performance in ELA. Additionally, Russell School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15.9 over the past few years, which can provide more individualized attention and support for students.

Despite the challenges presented by its high percentage of students from low-income families, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate, Russell School appears to be a high-performing elementary school that is making a positive impact on its students. When compared to other nearby schools in the Kalispell Elementary School District, such as Fair-Mont-Egan School and West Valley School, Russell School stands out as a top performer, outpacing the district and state averages in academic proficiency.

223

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,590

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

227 West Nevada
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 751-3900

District: Kalispell Elementary

Students who attend Russell School usually attend:

Middle:	Kalispell Middle School
High:	Glacier High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2011 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (50% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg46%

Montana avg40%

102^nd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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	69.7	102 of 401	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	80 of 332	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.9	75 of 329	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	86.7	54 of 356	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	44.6	68 of 116	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	88.7	20 of 191	89.5%	★★★★★
2015	83.3	43 of 287	85.0%	★★★★☆
2013	60.2	101 of 246	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.0	44 of 244	82.0%	★★★★☆
2011	80.9	16 of 247	93.5%	★★★★★
2010	78.4	19 of 241	92.1%	★★★★★
2007	44.4	156 of 230	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	33.2	192 of 234	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	37.3	159 of 218	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	44.7	134 of 217	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+15 vs state

Mathematics46%+9 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

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Schools Near Russell 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
West Valley School	Public	PK, KG-4	2290 Farm To Market Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	West Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7239	434	25	17.5	36.2%	393 (90.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.7%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	70.2	97^th of 401 public elementary schools	75.8%					(n/a)	55.1	46.6	$12,155

Frequently Asked Questions about Russell School

What district is Russell School in?

Kalispell Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Russell School?

Students at Russell School are 85% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Russell School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 223 students attended Russell School.

What schools do graduates of Russell School attend?

Students who attend Russell School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kalispell Middle School
High : Glacier High School

Is Russell School a good school?

Russell School ranks 102^nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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