Excellent
#63 of 603 schools in MT
Top 10% in state
Creston School
Elementary School · Creston Elem · Kalispell, MT
An elementary school in Kalispell, MT where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4495 Montana 35, Kalispell, MT 59901
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creston School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Creston School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,532/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalispell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,391
Median home value
$417,200
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuse Prairie SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Fair-mont-egan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Creston Elem
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creston School is listed in Creston Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creston School
Creston School is a public elementary school in Kalispell, MT, part of Creston Elem, serving approximately 104 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creston School
What grades does Creston School serve?
Creston School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Creston School?
Creston School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creston School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creston School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creston School rank in MT?
Creston School ranks #63 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Creston School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creston School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Creston School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creston School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Creston School a charter school?
No, Creston School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creston School a Title I school?
No, Creston School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Flathead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (406) 755-2859
- Area population (ZIP 59901)
- 61,710
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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