Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgerton School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgerton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Edgerton School's student population of 509 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
You Belong Here!
School Rankings
Edgerton School ranks within the top 10% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgerton School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 696 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgerton School's ranking?
Edgerton School is ranked #62 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Edgerton School often compared to?
Edgerton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lillian Peterson School, East Evergreen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Edgerton School?
509 students attend Edgerton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Edgerton School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgerton School?
Edgerton School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgerton School offer ?
Edgerton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgerton School part of?
Edgerton School is part of Kalispell Elementary School District.
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