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Elrod School vs. Lillian Peterson School

Should you attend Elrod School or Lillian Peterson School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Elrod School
412 3rd Avenue W
Kalispell, MT 59901
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lillian Peterson School
1119 2nd Street W
Kalispell, MT 59901
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Elrod School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Lillian Peterson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elrod School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lillian Peterson School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
211 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elrod School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lillian Peterson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elrod School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lillian Peterson School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elrod School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lillian Peterson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elrod School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kalispell Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Peterson School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kalispell Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#423 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#48 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elrod School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lillian Peterson School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elrod School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lillian Peterson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elrod School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lillian Peterson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 5% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elrod School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lillian Peterson School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
47
76
Grade 1 Students
28
56
Grade 2 Students
39
59
Grade 3 Students
30
55
Grade 4 Students
38
50
Grade 5 Students
29
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elrod School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lillian Peterson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elrod School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lillian Peterson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elrod School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lillian Peterson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elrod School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lillian Peterson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
82%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elrod School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lillian Peterson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elrod School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lillian Peterson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kalispell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elrod School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lillian Peterson School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elrod School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lillian Peterson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elrod School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lillian Peterson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kalispell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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