Elrod School

Elrod School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
412 3rd Ave W,  Kalispell, MT
Kalispell Elementary School District
3.6
211 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Glenda Armstrong
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
184:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%
White
85.3%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/5/2025
We have 2 kids at elrod. It's a GREAT school!!!!¡ we will be very sad to see Mr. HORNBY leave. The kids all love him. It's not going to be easy to get used to a new principle. Especially for the kids that have trust issues. Mr. HORNBY has made this school a safe haven for these kids. The excitement...
1.0 parent
11/16/2022
I agree with the review from 2017. The school does not handle bullying situations very well ,if at all. School is going down hill, principal doesn't like to hear other options than his own.
4.0 parent
10/8/2017
Overall, elrod I feel is a very good school. They are positive and encouraging. The communication has improved between parents and teachers. My kids are happy there.
1.0 parent
4/17/2017
This school has terrible communication and does not handle bullying situations well

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Elrod School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Kalispell, MT and is served by the Kalispell Elementary School District in Montana. The school has a total enrollment of 211 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Elrod School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Flathead High School, Glacier High School, Stillwater Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Kalispell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elrod School.

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