Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cornelius Hedges School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Cornelius Hedges School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Cornelius Hedges School's student population of 320 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
School Motto
Learning For All...No Excuses, No Limits!
Cornelius Hedges School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornelius Hedges 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
#310 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cornelius Hedges School's ranking?
Cornelius Hedges School is ranked #310 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Cornelius Hedges School?
320 students attend Cornelius Hedges School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cornelius Hedges School students are White, 7% 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 Cornelius Hedges School?
Cornelius Hedges School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cornelius Hedges School offer ?
Cornelius Hedges School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornelius Hedges School part of?
Cornelius Hedges School is part of Kalispell Elementary School District.
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