Elrod School

www.sd5.k12.mt.us/5/home

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elrod School, located at 412 3rd Avenue W in Kalispell, Montana, is a historic public elementary school that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Part of the Kalispell Public Schools district, the institution is known for its traditional neighborhood setting and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. As one of the long-standing educational facilities in the area, it emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development in a close-knit school culture.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on community engagement and its efforts to maintain strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. Beyond its academic curriculum, Elrod School often integrates local values and community involvement into its programs, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. Its central location in Kalispell makes it an accessible hub for families in the surrounding residential neighborhoods, reflecting the district's broader mission of providing equitable and quality public education to the youth of the Flathead Valley.

231

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elrod School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
197 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (6.5 %)
Two or More
15 (6.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)751-3700
Website:	http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/5/home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 52

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 28