Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kalispel Language Immersion School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalispel Language Immersion School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kalispel Language Immersion School's student population of 34 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kalispel Language Immersion School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalispel Language Immersion School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
16:1
American Indian
38%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
32%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalispel Language Immersion School's ranking?
Kalispel Language Immersion School is ranked #1394 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kalispel Language Immersion School?
34 students attend Kalispel Language Immersion School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kalispel Language Immersion School students are American Indian, 32% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalispel Language Immersion School?
Kalispel Language Immersion School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kalispel Language Immersion School offer ?
Kalispel Language Immersion School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kalispel Language Immersion School part of?
Kalispel Language Immersion School is part of Cusick School District.
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