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#100 of 603 schools in MT

Top 16% in state

Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc

Elementary School · Kalispell Elem · Kalispell, MT

A Kalispell Elem elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

233 First Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,053
Chronic Absenteeism37.8%

Students at Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 46% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stillwater Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–121.3 mi455Compare →
Cornelius Hedges SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.5 mi320Compare →
St Matthew's SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–81.5 mi128Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Kalispell Elem

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$12,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is listed in Kalispell Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc

Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is a public elementary school in Kalispell, MT, part of Kalispell Elem, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc

What grades does Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc serve?

Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc?

Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc?

The student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc rank in MT?

Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc ranks #100 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc's MySchoolScout rating?

Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc a charter school?

No, Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc a Title I school?

No, Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc?

100.0% of students at Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc 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
426
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Flathead County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.8%
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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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