2024 Compare Cities Education:
Manitou Springs, CO vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Kalispell spends 8.7% more per student than Manitou Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.1% lower in Kalispell than in Manitou Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kalispell had 3.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Manitou Springs
 Manitou Springs, COKalispell, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,529$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,295$10,502$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,663$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.0614.8316.23
 Students per Librarian6214294573
 Students per Counselor274337530
 Grade School Educ.0.6%1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%3.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.1%95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%25.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.5%30.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.20.3%7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree6.5%1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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