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Kalispell, MT vs Ely, NV

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Highlights
- Ely spends 23.5% more per student than Kalispell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 90.7% higher in Ely than in Kalispell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ely had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kalispell
 Kalispell, MTEly, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,812$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,980$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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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Reviews for Ely    7 Reviews

This place is wonderful for Outdoor activities! It is a safe, comfortable, affordable place to live! A great place to raise children!  More

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Over 4 years ago

We are just passing through town - all I can say is that this city is 180 degrees opposite from San Francisco, CA where I live - very liberal SF, very conservative Ely,  More

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Ely is not a bad place to live, but I would let people do their own homework on where they wish to live. Some suggestions I recommend is, looking at the age of home they  More

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