Lillian Peterson School

School Overview
The **Lillian Peterson School**, located at 1119 2nd Street W in Kalispell, Montana, operates as a specialized educational facility under the Kalispell Public Schools district. It is primarily recognized for serving students with specific behavioral, emotional, or social needs that require a more structured and supportive environment than a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on individualized instruction, providing a therapeutic and academic framework designed to help students overcome challenges, build essential life skills, and eventually transition back into mainstream school programs.

Because of its specific mission, the school maintains a smaller, highly focused learning community with a strong emphasis on personalized attention from qualified staff. By integrating academic curriculum with behavioral support, the Lillian Peterson School provides a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for students who are at risk of falling behind in traditional settings. The school plays a vital role in the Kalispell community by ensuring that all students—regardless of the hurdles they may face—have access to the resources and support necessary to reach their academic and personal potential.
337
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lillian Peterson School
Demographic Student Count
White282
Hispanic19
Asian3
Two or More28
American Indian5
  • White
    282 (83.7 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (8.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.6 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
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)751-3737
Website: http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/7/home
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 329
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lillian Peterson School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten73
Grade 155
Grade 254
Grade 352
Grade 449
Grade 554
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lillian Peterson School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17551.9%
Male16248.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 148 Students
Charter School 121 Students