Russell School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kalispell, Montana 59901 · Kalispell Elem
#116 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#21972 of 50,301 nationally
About Russell School
Russell School is a public elementary located in Kalispell, in the Kalispell Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 223 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 116th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 223.
There are 24 schools in Kalispell; Russell School ranks 8th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Russell School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Russell School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elrod School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students · 1.4 km away
Kalispell Middle School
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,049 students · 1.5 km away
Lillian Peterson School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 1.5 km away
Flathead High School
Kalispell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,541 students · 1.6 km away
Flathead Pace Academy
Kalispell · Public high · Grades 10–12
22 students · 1.6 km away
Kalispell Rising Wolf Charter
Kalispell · Public high · Grades 9–12
11 students · 1.6 km away
Cornelius Hedges School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students · 2.0 km away
Edgerton School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 2.7 km away
Evergreen Junior High
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
285 students · 3.7 km away
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Big Timber School
Big Timber · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
222 students
Bonner School
Bonner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Kennedy School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
219 students
Plains Elementary School
Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
218 students
Smith School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Pine Butte Elementary Sch
Colstrip · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell School a good school?
Russell School has a Success Index (US) of 54.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #116 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Russell School rank in Montana?
Russell School ranks #116 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #21972 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Russell School?
Russell School had 223 students in 2025.
Is Russell School a elementary school or a high school?
Russell School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Russell School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Russell School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.