Elementary Schools in Olney-Bissell Elementary

Summary:

The Olney-Bissell Elementary school district in Montana is home to a standout elementary school, Bissell School. This school has consistently ranked among the top 60 elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bissell School outperforms both the Olney-Bissell Elementary district and the state of Montana in academic proficiency, with 55.32% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 57.45% in Mathematics, and 55.56% in Science. These rates are significantly higher than the district's 53.85%, 46.15%, and 52.38%, respectively, and the state's 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 is likely a contributing factor to its academic success, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with 37.18% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Bissell School continues to excel. This suggests the school is providing a high-quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, Bissell School stands out as a shining example within the Olney-Bissell Elementary district, offering a strong academic program and supportive learning environment for its students.

District Detail

5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937

(406) 862-2828

SchoolDigger Rank:
127^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 95

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Bissell School	Public	PK, KG-6	5955 Farm To Market Road	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Olney-Bissell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-2828	78	9	8.9	37.2%	71 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	3 (3.8%)	78	60^th of 401 public elementary schools	85.0%		75.8	57^th of 212 public elementary schools	73.1%	3	55.3	57.5	$17,890

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Whitefish Elementary	6.38 mi	2	22^nd
Whitefish High School	6.6 mi	1	24^th
West Valley Elementary	9.17 mi	2	106^th
Flathead High School	10.4 mi	4	151^st
Columbia Falls Elementary	11.56 mi	3	230^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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