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Linderman School

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Linderman School ranks 216 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 2-4

216^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Linderman School is an elementary school in Polson, MT, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 355 students. The school has shown strong academic performance in recent years, outperforming the Polson Elementary district and the state of Montana in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Linderman School has also seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, climbing from 112 out of 123 Montana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 82 out of 329 schools in 2021-2022.

One key factor that sets Linderman School apart is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.7 to 15.4 students per teacher in recent years. This is lower than the nearby Cherry Valley School, which has 12.5 students per teacher, and the state average, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment for students. However, the school also faces challenges related to the socioeconomic status of its student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.11% to 66.48% in recent years.

When compared to other nearby schools, Linderman School stands out as a relatively high-performing institution. In the 2024-2025 school year, Linderman School outperformed the Polson Elementary district, Charlo Elementary, and K William Harvey Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. This suggests that Linderman School may be providing a more effective educational experience for its students, despite the socioeconomic challenges it faces.

355

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,986

Per pupil spending ?

66.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

312 4th Avenue East
Polson, MT 59860

(406) 883-6229

District: Polson Elementary

Students who attend Linderman School usually attend:

Middle:	Polson Middle School
High:	Polson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.9%

American Indian:

37.2%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2013 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg29%

Montana avg40%

216^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

274^th of 387Polson Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	216 of 401	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	73.1	91 of 332	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	76.9	82 of 329	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	43.6	235 of 356	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	16.3	112 of 123	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	26.8	93 of 116	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	17.2	100 of 109	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	14.0	171 of 191	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	53.3	142 of 287	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	38.2	179 of 246	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.5	204 of 244	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	27.2	205 of 247	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.2	189 of 241	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	44.7	131 of 190	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.4	133 of 194	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.0	179 of 230	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	44.6	153 of 234	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	66.8	77 of 218	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	66.0	71 of 217	67.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%~ state avg

Mathematics33%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Linderman School

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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
Linderman School	Public	2-4	312 4th Avenue East	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6229	355	23	15.4	66.5%	202 (56.9%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	132 (37.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	48.5	216^th of 401 public elementary schools	46.1%					(n/a)	43.7	33.5	$10,986
Cherry Valley School	Public	PK, KG-1	107 8th Avenue West	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6333	243	19	12.5	73.7%	152 (62.6%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	75 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)								(n/a)			$16,183
Pablo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	42080 4th Ave. E.	Pablo	59855	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	229	17	13.4	100.0%	56 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (46.7%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (17.5%)	38.6	258^th of 401 public elementary schools	35.7%		21.4	178^th of 212 public elementary schools	16.0%	80	30.4	36.3	$14,003
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-6	42448 Valley View Road	Polson	59860	Lake County	Valley View Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-2208	35	4	8.7	8.6%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	5 (14.3%)	77.8	62^nd of 401 public elementary schools	84.5%		34.6	147^th of 212 public elementary schools	30.7%	85	52.6	57.9	$10,915
K William Harvey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	221 4th Ave NW	Ronan	59864	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	378	26	14.5	100.0%	127 (33.6%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	187 (49.5%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (10.3%)	14.8	359^th of 401 public elementary schools	10.5%		30.6	159^th of 212 public elementary schools	25.0%	200	21.6	12.4	$12,857
Dayton School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 B Street	Dayton	59914	Lake County	Upper West Shore Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 849-5484	46	6	7.6		34 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)	26.1	321^st of 401 public elementary schools	20.0%		29.1	163^rd of 212 public elementary schools	23.1%	158	20.8	25.0	$14,932
Charlo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	89	9	9.9	100.0%	73 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.9%)	63.8	132^nd of 401 public elementary schools	67.1%		76.6	52^nd of 212 public elementary schools	75.5%	80	50.0	44.4	$12,838
Salmon Prairie School	Public	PK, KG-8	40224 Salmon Prairie Rd	Swan Lake	59911	Lake County	Swan Lake-Salmon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 754-2245	4	1	3.2		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.9	32^nd of 401 public elementary schools	92.0%					(n/a)	100.0	50.0	$35,391

Frequently Asked Questions about Linderman School

What is the racial makeup of Linderman School?

Students at Linderman School are 57% White, 37% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Linderman School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 355 students attended Linderman School.

Is Linderman School a good school?

Linderman School ranks 216^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Linderman School attend?

Students who attend Linderman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Polson Middle School
High : Polson High School

What district is Linderman School in?

Polson Elementary

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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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