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L A Muldown School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

L A Muldown School is an exceptional elementary school located in Whitefish, Montana, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 661 students. As part of the highly-ranked Whitefish Elementary District, L A Muldown School has consistently been among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, with a current ranking of 24 out of 401 Montana elementary schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that sets L A Muldown School apart is its outstanding academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, 61.32% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 43.09%. In mathematics, an impressive 71.19% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.77%. The school's academic excellence is further highlighted by its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14.1 over the past few years, lower than many nearby schools.

While L A Muldown School outperforms the state and many of its nearby peers, such as Russell School and Bissell School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, L A Muldown School serves a more economically diverse student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to many surrounding schools. This suggests that the Whitefish and surrounding areas have a concentration of high-performing elementary schools, and L A Muldown School's success can serve as a model for other schools in the state.

661

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,437

Per pupil spending ?

28.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937

(406) 862-8620

District: Whitefish Elementary

Students who attend L A Muldown School usually attend:

Middle:	Whitefish Middle 5-8
High:	Whitefish High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2013 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (66% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg63%

Montana avg40%

24^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 387Whitefish 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	88.1	24 of 401	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.3	15 of 332	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	81.4	73 of 329	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	89.7	40 of 356	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	72.8	31 of 123	74.8%	★★★★☆
2018	62.2	41 of 116	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	73.5	24 of 109	78.0%	★★★★☆
2016	87.9	23 of 191	88.0%	★★★★☆
2015	79.1	60 of 287	79.1%	★★★★☆
2013	68.1	64 of 246	74.0%	★★★★☆
2012	70.6	49 of 244	79.9%	★★★★☆
2011	69.3	64 of 247	74.1%	★★★★☆
2010	66.6	67 of 241	72.2%	★★★★☆
2009	54.1	107 of 190	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	65.1	71 of 194	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	76.6	23 of 230	90.0%	★★★★★
2006	45.7	148 of 234	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.5	115 of 218	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	72.4	53 of 217	75.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics71%+34 vs state

English Language Arts61%+18 vs state

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Schools Near L A Muldown 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
L A Muldown School	Public	PK, KG-4	1300 East 7th St.	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Whitefish Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-8620	661	50	13.2	28.7%	589 (89.1%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.1%)	88.1	24^th of 401 public elementary schools	94.0%					(n/a)	61.3	71.2	$12,437
Ruder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 12th Avenue West	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6570	487	34	14.3	97.5%	413 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (8.8%)	38.4	259^th of 401 public elementary schools	35.4%					(n/a)	38.5	25.8	$11,747
Glacier Gateway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	440 4th Avenue West	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6540	471	33	14.4	98.9%	405 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)	48	218^th of 401 public elementary schools	45.6%					(n/a)	37.7	35.3	$12,477
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
Deer Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	120	9	13.4	35.8%	114 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	73.5	81^st of 401 public elementary schools	79.8%		71.7	68^th of 212 public elementary schools	67.9%	13	55.9	50.0	$10,359
Helena Flats School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	253	14	17.7	100.0%	238 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	49.6	209^th of 401 public elementary schools	47.9%					(n/a)	38.7	37.6	$9,229
Edgerton School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Whitefish Stage	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-4040	509	30	17.2	100.0%	434 (85.3%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.1%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	65.7	127^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.3%					(n/a)	55.0	46.6	$11,252
West Valley School	Public	PK, KG-4	2290 Farm To Market Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	West Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7239	434	25	17.5	36.2%	393 (90.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.7%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	70.2	97^th of 401 public elementary schools	75.8%					(n/a)	55.1	46.6	$12,155
East Evergreen School	Public	PK, KG-4	585 E. Evergreen	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1121	360	28	13.0	100.0%	294 (81.7%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (9.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.1%)	29.7	305^th of 401 public elementary schools	23.9%					(n/a)	27.3	28.8	$15,199
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	227 West Nevada	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3900	223	14	15.9	100.0%	189 (84.8%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	69.7	102^nd of 401 public elementary schools	74.6%					(n/a)	58.4	46.1	$13,590

Frequently Asked Questions about L A Muldown School

How many students attend L A Muldown School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 661 students attended L A Muldown School.

What is the racial makeup of L A Muldown School?

Students at L A Muldown School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is L A Muldown School a good school?

Yes. L A Muldown School ranks in the top 6.0% of Montana elementary schools.

What district is L A Muldown School in?

Whitefish Elementary

What schools do graduates of L A Muldown School attend?

Students who attend L A Muldown School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitefish Middle 5-8
High : Whitefish High School

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