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#357 of 603 schools in MT

Fair-mont-egan School

Elementary School · Fair-mont-egan Elem · Kalispell, MT

An elementary school in Kalispell, MT where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

797 Fairmont Road, Kalispell, MT 59901

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$15,579
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Fair-mont-egan School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fair-mont-egan 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

4 from a 5-mile search

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Cornelius Hedges SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–53.8 mi320Compare →
Creston SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–63.9 mi104Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fair-mont-egan Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fair-mont-egan School is listed in Fair-Mont-Egan Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fair-mont-egan School

Fair-mont-egan School is a public elementary school in Kalispell, MT, part of Fair-mont-egan Elem, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fair-mont-egan School

What grades does Fair-mont-egan School serve?

Fair-mont-egan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fair-mont-egan School?

Fair-mont-egan School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair-mont-egan School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fair-mont-egan School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fair-mont-egan School rank in MT?

Fair-mont-egan School ranks #357 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Fair-mont-egan School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fair-mont-egan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Fair-mont-egan School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fair-mont-egan School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fair-mont-egan School a charter school?

No, Fair-mont-egan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fair-mont-egan School a Title I school?

No, Fair-mont-egan School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fair-mont-egan School?

25.7% of students at Fair-mont-egan School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Flathead County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 59901)
61,710
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
39.1
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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