District Overview
Nestled at 897 Lake Blaine Road in Kalispell, Montana, Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving a close-knit, distant rural community. Operating two educational facilities, the district provides a comprehensive academic environment tailored for students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With a total enrollment of approximately 311 students evenly balanced across grade levels, Cayuse Prairie fosters a supportive atmosphere where young learners receive foundational education and middle school preparation before transitioning to high school.

To ensure high-quality, individualized instruction, the district is backed by a robust team of nearly 78 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes roughly 42 full-time classroom teachers, supported by instructional aides and dedicated support staff who together create a low student-to-educator dynamic across all primary grades. Families and researchers interested in learning more about the district's community programs, operational standards, and academic offerings can visit their official portal at cayuseprairie.com.
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Total Schools
311
Total Students
41.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cayuse Prairie Elem
Demographic Student Count
White280
Hispanic16
Two or More13
American Indian2
  • White
    280 (90.0%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Cayuse Prairie Elem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:311*
Teachers (FTE):41.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in Cayuse Prairie Elem
Found 2 Schools