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Whittier School

Summary:

Whittier School is an elementary school located in Butte, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Butte Elementary District, which is ranked 122 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Whittier School consistently outperforms the Butte Elementary District and the state of Montana in standardized test scores across all subjects, with 52.16% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 50.43% in Reading, and 39.29% in Science. The school has ranked among the top elementary schools in Montana, with a ranking of 107 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Whittier School also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.5 to 19.7 students per teacher.

While Whittier School has a predominantly white student population, with 88.94% of students identifying as white, it is less diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Kennedy School and Emerson School, which have higher percentages of Hispanic and Native American students. Additionally, Whittier School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,718, which is slightly lower than the nearby schools, which ranged from $8,769 to $9,273 per student. However, Whittier School consistently outperforms the nearby schools in academic performance, with Hillcrest School being the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 48 out of 332 Montana elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2500 Sherman
       Butte, MT  59701

(406) 533-2890

District: Butte Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,259 Help


Students who attend Whittier School usually attend:

Middle:    East Middle School
High:    Butte High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whittier School ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whittier School is 15.8. 3 elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Whittier School employs 24.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whittier School is $11,259. 3 elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whittier School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Butte Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Butte Elementary 122nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whittier School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.43 123rd 217 43.3%
2005 76.24 46th 218 78.9%
2006 44.49 154th 234 34.2%
2007 44.04 157th 230 31.7%
2010 59.49 103rd 241 57.3%
2011 52.90 139th 247 43.7%
2012 54.17 126th 244 48.4%
2013 58.89 111th 246 54.9%
2015 56.69 132nd 287 54.0%
2016 54.64 90th 191 52.9%
2017 55.35 51st 109 53.2%
2018 67.70 32nd 116 72.4%
2019 76.44 23rd 123 81.3%
2021 61.00 156th 356 56.2%
2022 44.92 218th 329 33.7%
2023 68.35 107th 332 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Whittier School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 465 465
1991 461 0 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 483 1 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 505 0 6 10 5 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 482 0 7 6 19 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 523 0 8 9 4 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 523 0 8 9 4 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 509 1 7 12 7 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 516 0 5 5 6 n/a n/a 0 532
1999 495 1 4 10 9 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 465 3 5 12 8 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 447 3 2 15 6 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 393 2 2 14 11 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 393 2 2 14 11 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 344 5 2 11 10 n/a n/a 0 372
2005 374 7 3 12 16 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 361 6 0 15 13 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 364 7 1 15 13 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 357 4 0 14 15 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 381 3 2 18 14 n/a n/a 0 418
2010 364 2 2 23 21 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 337 1 0 42 16 0 17 0 413
2012 354 5 1 37 20 4 2 0 423
2013 355 4 2 38 17 2 5 0 423
2014 377 3 2 42 15 0 6 0 445
2015 379 5 0 40 10 0 7 0 441
2016 383 5 0 36 8 0 11 0 443
2017 387 2 0 40 8 0 9 0 446
2018 377 3 0 37 9 0 8 0 434
2019 382 2 0 39 6 0 10 0 439
2020 379 1 0 36 8 0 11 0 435
2021 380 1 1 26 6 0 9 0 423
2022 365 2 2 21 6 0 18 0 414
2023 378 5 2 22 2 0 16 0 425
2024 353 4 2 16 6 1 12 0 394

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whittier School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 465 23.2 20.0 21.5
1991 473 21.9 21.5 22.2
1992 496 21.0 23.6 10.5
1993 526 26.2 20.1 13.7
1994 514 24.0 21.4 15.2
1995 544 15.5 35.1 17.6
1996 544 15.5 35.1 17.6
1997 536 24.4 22.0 17.2
1998 532 24.5 21.7 18.2
1999 519 24.5 21.2 21.2
2000 493 23.1 21.3 24.5
2001 473 23.2 20.4 23.7
2002 422 23.4 18.0 29.9
2003 422 23.4 18.0 29.9
2004 372 19.2 19.4 25.8
2005 412 20.1 20.5 33.3
2006 395 20.5 19.3 30.6
2007 400 21.8 18.3 30.3
2008 390 21.7 18.0 35.9
2009 418 23.2 18.0 40.7
2010 412 23.1 17.7 42.2
2011 413 21.2 19.4 45
2012 423 23.1 18.3 43
2013 423 26.3 16.0 36.6
2014 445 26.3 16.9 n/a
2015 441 26.0 16.9 39.5
2016 443 26.0 17.0 44.5
2017 446 25.4 17.4 45.5
2018 434 25.0 17.3 44.2
2019 439 25.7 17.0 47.6
2020 435 25.8 16.8 46.2
2021 423 26.8 15.7 n/a
2022 414 25.9 15.9 n/a
2023 425 24.9 17.0 n/a
2024 394 24.8 15.8 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whittier School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 465 23.2 20.0 21.5
1991 473 21.9 21.5 22.2
1992 496 21.0 23.6 10.5
1993 526 26.2 20.1 13.7
1994 514 24.0 21.4 15.2
1995 544 15.5 35.1 17.6
1996 544 15.5 35.1 17.6
1997 536 24.4 22.0 17.2
1998 532 24.5 21.7 18.2
1999 519 24.5 21.2 21.2
2000 493 23.1 21.3 24.5
2001 473 23.2 20.4 23.7
2002 422 23.4 18.0 29.9
2003 422 23.4 18.0 29.9
2004 372 19.2 19.4 25.8
2005 412 20.1 20.5 33.3
2006 395 20.5 19.3 30.6
2007 400 21.8 18.3 30.3
2008 390 21.7 18.0 35.9
2009 418 23.2 18.0 40.7
2010 412 23.1 17.7 42.2
2011 413 21.2 19.4 45
2012 423 23.1 18.3 43
2013 423 26.3 16.0 36.6
2014 445 26.3 16.9 n/a
2015 441 26.0 16.9 39.5
2016 443 26.0 17.0 44.5
2017 446 25.4 17.4 45.5
2018 434 25.0 17.3 44.2
2019 439 25.7 17.0 47.6
2020 435 25.8 16.8 46.2
2021 423 26.8 15.7 n/a
2022 414 25.9 15.9 n/a
2023 425 24.9 17.0 n/a
2024 394 24.8 15.8 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whittier School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,718
2021 $11,295
2022 $11,250
2023 $11,259

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whittier School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 107th of 332 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students439425
 3.2%
African American25
 150%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian02
Hispanic3922
 43.6%
Pacific Islander00
White382378
 1%
Two or More Races1016
 60%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier School

In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Whittier School.

Students who attend Whittier School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School
High : Butte High School

Whittier School ranks 107th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Whittier School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.


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