Lillian Peterson School
337 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 282 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White282 (83.7 %)
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Two or More28 (8.3 %)
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Hispanic19 (5.6 %)
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American Indian5 (1.5 %)
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Asian3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 73 |
| Grade 1 | 55 |
| Grade 2 | 54 |
| Grade 3 | 52 |
| Grade 4 | 49 |
| Grade 5 | 54 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 175 | 51.9% |
| Male | 162 | 48.1% |
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