Russell School

www.sd5.k12.mt.us/8/home

223 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Russell School, located at 227 West Nevada in Kalispell, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Kalispell Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, striving to prepare children for success in their middle school years by prioritizing individualized instruction and a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Russell School is a central hub for the families of Kalispell, often recognized for its strong parent-teacher involvement and active community presence. The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Kalispell district, focusing on inclusive education and the cultivation of a safe, encouraging atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential. With its location in a quiet residential area, the school remains a staple of the local community, emphasizing both character building and scholastic achievement.

223

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	5

White
189 (84.8%)
Two or More
17 (7.6%)
Hispanic
9 (4.0%)
American Indian
5 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
Black
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)751-3900
Website:	http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/8/home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 29