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Linderman School

Summary:

Linderman School is an elementary school located in Polson, Montana, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 376 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and personalized learning environment.

Linderman School has consistently outperformed the Polson Elementary District and the state of Montana in both mathematics and reading proficiency on the Montana State Tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 45.35% of Linderman School students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 32.07% for the district and 36.59% for the state. In reading, 55.43% of Linderman School students were proficient or better, compared to 43.97% for the district and 46.03% for the state. This strong academic performance has earned Linderman School a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with its statewide ranking rising from 235 out of 356 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 91 out of 332 in 2022-2023.

One unique aspect of Linderman School is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Native American students (34.31% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Cherry Valley School and Charlo Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students. Linderman School's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 15.4 students per teacher, also suggests a more personalized learning environment. While Linderman School outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Charlo Elementary, which ranked 39 out of 332 Montana elementary schools in 2022-2023, have even higher proficiency rates in mathematics and reading, providing opportunities for Linderman School to learn from their practices.


Detail:

Public 2-4

 312 4th Avenue East
       Polson, MT  59860

(406) 883-6229

District: Polson Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,915 Help


Students who attend Linderman School usually attend:

Middle:    Polson Middle School
High:    Polson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
American Indian:
34.3%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Linderman School ranks better than 72.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), American Indian (34.3%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linderman School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Linderman School employs 24.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linderman School is $11,915.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Polson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Polson Elementary 152nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Linderman School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.97 71st 217 67.3%
2005 66.78 77th 218 64.7%
2006 44.63 153rd 234 34.6%
2007 38.98 179th 230 22.2%
2008 44.36 133rd 194 31.4%
2009 44.74 131st 190 31.1%
2010 36.20 189th 241 21.6%
2011 27.16 205th 247 17.0%
2012 24.53 204th 244 16.4%
2013 38.21 179th 246 27.2%
2015 53.33 142nd 287 50.5%
2016 14.02 171st 191 10.5%
2017 17.16 100th 109 8.3%
2018 26.85 93rd 116 19.8%
2019 16.29 112th 123 8.9%
2021 43.60 235th 356 34.0%
2022 76.87 82nd 329 75.1%
2023 73.14 91st 332 72.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Linderman 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 290 290
1991 273 0 1 1 84 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 196 0 2 1 69 n/a n/a 0 268
1993 201 0 1 0 58 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 163 0 2 1 65 n/a n/a 0 231
1995 213 0 1 0 106 n/a n/a 0 320
1996 213 0 1 0 106 n/a n/a 0 320
1997 186 1 2 0 80 n/a n/a 0 269
1998 219 3 1 1 92 n/a n/a 0 316
1999 196 4 2 1 92 n/a n/a 0 295
2000 195 2 3 3 98 n/a n/a 0 301
2001 186 1 4 5 86 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 185 1 7 3 88 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 185 1 7 3 88 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 202 0 7 5 88 n/a n/a 0 302
2005 200 1 4 8 89 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 193 0 6 7 100 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 194 1 5 12 85 n/a n/a 0 297
2008 222 1 6 13 114 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 220 5 0 9 130 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 218 3 3 6 148 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 216 3 2 4 161 1 0 0 387
2012 218 4 3 4 158 0 1 0 388
2013 203 4 0 3 156 1 0 0 367
2014 211 7 0 5 144 1 0 0 368
2015 213 7 0 9 148 0 1 0 378
2016 227 9 1 7 162 0 0 0 406
2017 220 7 1 6 171 3 0 0 408
2018 224 3 3 5 159 6 2 0 402
2019 195 0 4 9 141 3 3 0 355
2020 173 0 4 7 120 2 4 0 310
2021 166 4 3 7 132 1 5 0 318
2022 192 7 3 7 118 2 4 0 333
2023 220 10 3 10 129 2 2 0 376

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 Linderman School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 290 14.7 19.7 27.9
1991 359 15.5 23.1 42.9
1992 268 10.0 26.8 40.7
1993 260 14.4 18.1 34.6
1994 231 13.7 16.9 42.4
1995 320 17.8 18.0 41.9
1996 320 17.8 18.0 41.9
1997 269 15.8 17.0 41.6
1998 316 17.2 18.4 37.7
1999 295 18.2 16.2 51.2
2000 301 20.5 14.7 51.8
2001 282 19.2 14.7 44.7
2002 284 17.2 16.5 42.3
2003 284 17.2 16.5 42.3
2004 302 17.7 17.1 40.7
2005 302 18.2 16.6 44.4
2006 306 18.7 16.4 42.5
2007 297 19.4 15.3 47.1
2008 356 24.7 14.4 54.8
2009 364 25.7 14.2 58.5
2010 378 27.2 13.8 56.6
2011 387 27.7 13.9 56.6
2012 388 27.7 13.9 60.8
2013 367 26.7 13.6 59.7
2014 368 25.2 14.5 57.9
2015 378 26.0 14.5 62.2
2016 406 27.0 15.0 55.4
2017 408 26.2 15.5 58.1
2018 402 24.2 16.5 58.2
2019 355 25.2 14.0 58.9
2020 310 23.2 13.3 53.5
2021 318 24.2 13.0 n/a
2022 333 24.2 13.7 n/a
2023 376 24.2 15.4 n/a

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 Linderman School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 290 14.7 19.7 27.9
1991 359 15.5 23.1 42.9
1992 268 10.0 26.8 40.7
1993 260 14.4 18.1 34.6
1994 231 13.7 16.9 42.4
1995 320 17.8 18.0 41.9
1996 320 17.8 18.0 41.9
1997 269 15.8 17.0 41.6
1998 316 17.2 18.4 37.7
1999 295 18.2 16.2 51.2
2000 301 20.5 14.7 51.8
2001 282 19.2 14.7 44.7
2002 284 17.2 16.5 42.3
2003 284 17.2 16.5 42.3
2004 302 17.7 17.1 40.7
2005 302 18.2 16.6 44.4
2006 306 18.7 16.4 42.5
2007 297 19.4 15.3 47.1
2008 356 24.7 14.4 54.8
2009 364 25.7 14.2 58.5
2010 378 27.2 13.8 56.6
2011 387 27.7 13.9 56.6
2012 388 27.7 13.9 60.8
2013 367 26.7 13.6 59.7
2014 368 25.2 14.5 57.9
2015 378 26.0 14.5 62.2
2016 406 27.0 15.0 55.4
2017 408 26.2 15.5 58.1
2018 402 24.2 16.5 58.2
2019 355 25.2 14.0 58.9
2020 310 23.2 13.3 53.5
2021 318 24.2 13.0 n/a
2022 333 24.2 13.7 n/a
2023 376 24.2 15.4 n/a

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 Linderman School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,442
2021 $12,493
2022 $11,718
2023 $11,915

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Linderman 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 112th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 91st of 332 Elementary schools
 63.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students355376
 5.9%
African American010
American Indian141129
 8.5%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White195220
 12.8%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Linderman School

Linderman School ranks 91st of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Linderman School.

Students at Linderman School are 59% White, 34% American Indian, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Linderman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Polson Middle School
High : Polson High School


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