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Lillian Peterson School

1119 2nd Street W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lillian Peterson School ranks in the top 5% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lillian Peterson School's student population of 337 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lillian Peterson School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lillian Peterson School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#31 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
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50-54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lillian Peterson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lillian Peterson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lillian Peterson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lillian Peterson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lillian Peterson School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lillian Peterson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lillian Peterson School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
84%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lillian Peterson School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Lillian Peterson School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lillian Peterson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lillian Peterson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillian Peterson School's ranking?
Lillian Peterson School is ranked #31 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lillian Peterson School often compared to?
Lillian Peterson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgerton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lillian Peterson School?
337 students attend Lillian Peterson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lillian Peterson School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillian Peterson School?
Lillian Peterson School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lillian Peterson School offer ?
Lillian Peterson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lillian Peterson School part of?
Lillian Peterson School is part of Kalispell Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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