Cornelius Hedges School

www.sd5.k12.mt.us/4/home

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cornelius Hedges School, located in Kalispell, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of Kalispell Public Schools, the institution is named after Cornelius Hedges, a historical figure often credited as the "Father of Yellowstone National Park" for his instrumental role in advocating for the preservation of the land. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs designed to encourage student engagement and character development. The school’s location in the Flathead Valley allows it to maintain a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere typical of the region. Through dedicated staff and a commitment to inclusive education, Cornelius Hedges School strives to provide a robust learning experience that prepares its young students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

319

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornelius Hedges School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

White
271 (85.0 %)
Two or More
22 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kalispell Elem
Phone:	(406)751-4090
Website:	http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/4/home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 58