2025 Compare Cities Education:
Indianapolis, IN vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Kalispell spends 6.1% less per student than Indianapolis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.3% lower in Kalispell than in Indianapolis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kalispell had 9.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Indianapolis
 Indianapolis, INKalispell, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,754  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor613  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  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 4 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 4 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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