Smith Valley Elem

Smith Valley Elementary School District is an active, independent public school district located at 2901 Highway 2 West in Kalispell, Montana. Situated in a scenic, distant rural setting within the greater Kalispell metropolitan area, the district operates two school facilities focused entirely on primary and middle-grade education. Serving children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Smith Valley offers a supportive, community-centered academic journey that prepares young learners before they transition to secondary education. Operating independently outside of charter networks or supervisory union structures, the district maintains direct, local administrative oversight tailored to the needs of its Northwest Montana families.

The district currently educates a vibrant, close-knit student body of 190 children, maintaining an even gender balance of 95 female and 95 male students across its pre-K to 8th-grade classrooms. Learning is supported by an expansive staff of nearly 56 full-time equivalent team members, comprising approximately 30 full-time equivalent teachers, over four instructional aides, and more than 21 support staff members. This exceptionally strong staffing framework yields a remarkably favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly six to one, allowing for small class sizes and highly personalized instruction. Prospective families, community members, and educational researchers can explore additional resources online at smithvalleyschool.org or reach out to the district directly at (406) 756-4535.