Jeannette Rankin Elementary School

2155 Airport Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jeannette Rankin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jeannette Rankin Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Jeannette Rankin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#343 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jeannette Rankin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jeannette Rankin Elementary School's ranking?
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Jeannette Rankin Elementary School?
435 students attend Jeannette Rankin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeannette Rankin Elementary School?
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jeannette Rankin Elementary School offer ?
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jeannette Rankin Elementary School part of?
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School is part of Kalispell Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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