At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
223
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
100%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Russell School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Kalispell, Montana. The school enrolls 223 students. It is part of the Kalispell Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
223 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictKalispell Elem
County30029
CityKalispell
ZIP59901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301545000475
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment223
White84.8%
Hispanic / Latino4.0%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
84.8%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
7.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.