Enrollment
237
Elementary
DISTRICT 341 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KALISPELL ELEM·NCES 301545000473
Elrod School
412 3rd Avenue W, Kalispell, MT 59901 · (406) 751-3700 · Flathead County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL237 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
237 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 18 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 39 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 36 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 38 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 47 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 29 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 30 | 13% |
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Elrod School→Kalispell Middle School
Based on grade levels within Kalispell Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
52.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
27.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Elrod School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Flathead County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 27.0% | #156 of 199 | #17 of 21 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #69 of 201 | #11 of 21 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 237 | #141 of 421 | #14 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #110 of 160 | #9 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.3% | #75 of 160 | #1 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #30 of 226 | #6 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -25.9% | #12 of 107 | #1 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
237
+40 (+20%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 344
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 11.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 237 | 15 | 15.8:1 | 100% (237) |
| 2023-24 | 211 | 18 | 11.7:1 | 100% (211) |
| 2022-23 | 231 | 16 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 197 | 17 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 320 | 19 | 16.8:1 | 100% (320) |
| 2015-16 | 290 | 19 | 15.3:1 | 100% (290) |
| 2010-11 | 326 | 16 | 20.4:1 | 61% (199) |
| 2000-01 | 305 | 16 | 19.1:1 | 44% (133) |
| 1990-91 | 344 | 15 | 22.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Elrod School.
About Elrod School
Elrod School is a medium-sized elementary school in Kalispell, Montana, (ZIP code 59901). Grades offered run from pre-K through 5, with 237 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average about 167 students.
Elrod School is among 7 schools run by Kalispell Elem, which serves 3,097 students.
White students are the large majority at Elrod School, with 81% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 9% multiracial and 7% Hispanic. In Flathead County overall, about 91% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at Elrod School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 32%.
Teachers at Elrod School total 15 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 15.8:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average 11.9:1. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 100%. Among public schools in Flathead County, the average eligibility rate is 75%.
In Flathead County (population about 110,695), median household income is about $73,925, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 48 public schools operate in Flathead County, serving about 14,957 students.
The nearest public school is Flathead High School, at about 0.2 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Town: Remote: in a town far from an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Elrod School went from 197 students to 237. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 11.6:1 in 2020-21 to 15.8:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Elrod School may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Flathead County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
110,695
Census ACS
Median income
$73,925
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
14,957 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kalispell Elem
- Kalispell Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,049 students
- Edgerton SchoolElementary · 509 students
- Jeannette Rankin Elementary ScElementary · 415 students
- Lillian Peterson SchoolElementary · 344 students
- Cornelius Hedges SchoolElementary · 320 students
- Russell SchoolElementary · 223 students
Other schools in Kalispell
- Flathead High SchoolHigh · 1,541 students
- Glacier High SchoolHigh · 1,402 students
- Kalispell Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,049 students
- Edgerton SchoolElementary · 509 students
- West Valley SchoolElementary · 434 students
- Jeannette Rankin Elementary ScElementary · 415 students
Nearby schools
- Flathead High School0.2 mi · 1,541
- Flathead Pace Academy0.2 mi · 22
- Kalispell Rising Wolf Charter0.2 mi · 11
- Lillian Peterson School0.6 mi · 344
- Cornelius Hedges School0.6 mi · 320
- Russell School0.8 mi · 223
Frequently asked questions
About Elrod SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Elrod School?
Elrod School enrolls approximately 237 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Elrod School serve?
Elrod School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Elrod School?
Approximately 15.8:1 students per teacher at Elrod School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Elrod School?
At Elrod School, the student body is approximately 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is Elrod School public or private?
Elrod School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Kalispell Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.