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Jeannette Rankin Elementary School

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Jeannette Rankin Elementary School ranks 185 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

185^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Jeannette Rankin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalispell, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 415 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.

Jeannette Rankin Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Montana elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 63 and 185 over the past several years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (52.44%) and Mathematics (34.67%) were higher than the state averages (43.09% and 36.77%, respectively). However, the school's proficiency rate in Science (27.78%) was lower than the state average (38.16%). Compared to other schools in the Kalispell Elementary District, Jeannette Rankin's performance is mixed, as it outperforms the district average in English Language Arts but underperforms in Mathematics and Science.

The school's high poverty concentration, as indicated by its 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, is significantly higher than the nearby West Valley School (36.18%) and Smith Valley Primary School (46.62%). This high poverty concentration may present unique challenges and resource needs for the school, which should be considered in the context of its academic performance. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending among the schools in the Kalispell Elementary District suggests that there may be differences in resource allocation and prioritization, which could provide insights into how resources are being utilized to support student learning and school operations.

415

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,574

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2155 Airport Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 751-3400

District: Kalispell Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2019 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2019

✓Above the Montana median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 10 pts below the Montana average

!Near the bottom of Kalispell Elementary's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg46%

Montana avg40%

185^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 5 pts since 2019

From bottom 49% (2019) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th 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	54.5	185 of 401	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.0	115 of 332	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.9	120 of 329	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.9	179 of 356	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.9	63 of 123	48.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%+9 vs state

Mathematics35%~ state avg

Science28%-10 vs state

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeannette Rankin Elementary School

How many students attend Jeannette Rankin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 415 students attended Jeannette Rankin Elementary School.

Is Jeannette Rankin Elementary School a good school?

Jeannette Rankin Elementary School ranks 185^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Jeannette Rankin Elementary School in?

Kalispell Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School?

Students at Jeannette Rankin Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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