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Whitehall Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Whitehall Elementary is a public elementary school in Whitehall, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school is part of the Whitehall Elementary District, which is ranked 101 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitehall Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, placing it in the top 36 out of 401 elementary schools in Montana for the 2024-2025 school year and earning it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, the nearby Harrison School and Cardwell School have lower proficiency rates in these subjects.

Whitehall Elementary has a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 13.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Harrison School and Cardwell School. However, Whitehall Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.65% to 62.19%, which may indicate the need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of this population and ensure continued academic success.

192

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,992

Per pupil spending ?

53.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759

(406) 287-3882

District: Whitehall Elementary

Students who attend Whitehall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Whitehall 6-8
High:	Whitehall High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

4.7%

American Indian:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2011 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (62% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 66 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg52%

Montana avg40%

36^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 53 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

101^st of 387Whitehall 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	83.8	36 of 401	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	67.4	113 of 332	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.2	128 of 329	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.9	111 of 356	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.6	61 of 123	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.3	63 of 191	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	42.7	178 of 287	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.0	171 of 246	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.9	167 of 244	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.3	185 of 247	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	45.4	165 of 241	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.5	140 of 190	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	46.9	126 of 194	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	43.6	159 of 230	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	35.7	183 of 234	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	45.5	137 of 218	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	21.0	189 of 217	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics66%+29 vs state

English Language Arts64%+21 vs state

Science44%+6 vs state

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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
Whitehall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 N Division	Whitehall	59759	Jefferson County	Whitehall Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3882	192	18	10.7	53.6%	168 (87.5%)	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.7%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	83.8	36^th of 401 public elementary schools	91.0%					(n/a)	63.8	66.0	$12,992
Cardwell School	Public	PK, KG-8	80 Highway 359	Cardwell	59721	Jefferson County	Cardwell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3321	35	5	7.0	57.1%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)	83.7	37^th of 401 public elementary schools	90.8%		81.9	33^rd of 212 public elementary schools	84.4%	4	65.0	55.0	$17,366
Harrison School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Harrison St	Harrison	59735	Madison County	Harrison K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 685-3428	36	4	8.9	41.7%	35 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.5	347^th of 401 public elementary schools	13.5%		29.9	161^st of 212 public elementary schools	24.1%	186	20.0	25.0	$22,102

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitehall Elementary

Is Whitehall Elementary a good school?

Yes. Whitehall Elementary ranks in the top 9.0% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Whitehall Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 192 students attended Whitehall Elementary.

What district is Whitehall Elementary in?

Whitehall Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Whitehall Elementary?

Students at Whitehall Elementary are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Whitehall Elementary attend?

Students who attend Whitehall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitehall 6-8
High : Whitehall High School

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