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Whitehall Elementary

Summary:

Whitehall Elementary is a public elementary school in Whitehall, Montana, serving 202 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Harrison K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 144 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitehall Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 88.12% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the nearby Harrison School (94.23% white) and Cardwell School (82.5% white). Academically, the school performs above the state average in mathematics (47.31% proficiency) and science (43.33%), but slightly below in reading (48.39%). Whitehall Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 61st out of 123 Montana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 128th out of 329 in 2021-2022, while maintaining a 3-star rating.

Whitehall Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 13.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Harrison School (7.8 students per teacher) and Cardwell School (8 students per teacher). However, the school's spending per student, at $7,965 in 2018-2019, is significantly lower than the $14,182 spent per student at Harrison School. These factors suggest that Whitehall Elementary may be able to provide more individualized attention to its students, but the lower spending per student could also be an area for further investigation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 401 N Division
       Whitehall, MT  59759

(406) 287-3882

District: Whitehall Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,087 Help


Students who attend Whitehall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whitehall 6-8
High:    Whitehall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
6.0%
American Indian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitehall Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (6%), American Indian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitehall Elementary is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitehall Elementary is $12,087.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whitehall Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall Elementary 144th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitehall Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.04 189th 217 12.9%
2005 45.47 137th 218 37.2%
2006 35.68 183rd 234 21.8%
2007 43.58 159th 230 30.9%
2008 46.95 126th 194 35.1%
2009 40.53 140th 190 26.3%
2010 45.42 165th 241 31.5%
2011 37.28 185th 247 25.1%
2012 45.94 167th 244 31.6%
2013 42.04 171st 246 30.5%
2015 42.69 178th 287 38.0%
2016 65.31 63rd 191 67.0%
2019 52.57 61st 123 50.4%
2021 71.89 111th 356 68.8%
2022 67.18 128th 329 61.1%
2023 67.39 113th 332 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Whitehall Elementary

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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 291 291
1991 292 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1992 290 0 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 300
1993 295 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 317 0 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 320 0 3 7 8 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 320 0 3 7 8 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 335 0 4 8 10 n/a n/a 0 357
1998 315 0 9 9 15 n/a n/a 0 348
1999 307 0 7 7 11 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 275 0 6 11 9 n/a n/a 0 301
2001 251 0 3 6 12 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 206 1 5 4 8 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 206 1 5 4 8 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 207 3 3 5 9 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 201 2 2 4 8 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 194 3 5 5 4 n/a n/a 0 211
2007 196 2 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 182 1 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2009 213 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2010 209 1 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 219
2011 182 1 0 3 10 1 0 0 197
2012 185 0 1 3 11 1 0 0 201
2013 193 0 1 6 10 0 0 0 210
2014 205 0 1 2 9 0 1 0 218
2015 211 0 1 4 6 0 1 0 223
2016 190 0 1 6 5 0 0 0 202
2017 189 0 1 6 4 0 1 0 201
2018 168 0 0 9 3 0 2 0 182
2019 185 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 194
2020 181 0 0 8 3 0 1 0 193
2021 185 1 0 7 4 0 1 0 198
2022 173 2 0 14 5 0 4 0 198
2023 178 1 2 15 4 0 2 0 202
2024 179 1 2 12 4 0 3 0 201

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 Whitehall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 291 16.0 18.1 n/a
1991 292 13.6 21.4 0
1992 300 14.3 20.9 n/a
1993 305 17.1 17.8 0
1994 327 17.1 19.1 0
1995 338 16.6 20.4 14.8
1996 338 16.6 20.4 14.8
1997 357 17.7 20.2 20.7
1998 348 18.5 18.8 22.1
1999 332 18.4 18.0 29.2
2000 301 18.5 16.3 29.9
2001 272 18.1 15.0 36.8
2002 224 15.4 14.5 36.2
2003 224 15.4 14.5 36.2
2004 227 14.7 15.4 48.9
2005 217 15.3 14.2 41
2006 211 16.1 13.1 31.8
2007 210 15.5 13.5 32.4
2008 194 14.6 13.3 37.6
2009 221 15.6 14.2 44.3
2010 219 14.5 15.1 47.9
2011 197 15.5 12.6 38.6
2012 201 15.2 13.1 48.8
2013 210 15.4 13.5 53.3
2014 218 15.5 14.0 50.9
2015 223 14.0 15.9 56.1
2016 202 15.0 13.4 n/a
2017 201 15.9 12.6 59.2
2018 182 13.1 13.7 69.2
2019 194 13.7 14.1 63.9
2020 193 14.5 13.2 61.1
2021 198 15.4 12.8 n/a
2022 198 15.1 13.0 n/a
2023 202 14.7 13.7 n/a
2024 201 16.7 11.9 62.2

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 Whitehall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 291 16.0 18.1 n/a
1991 292 13.6 21.4 0
1992 300 14.3 20.9 n/a
1993 305 17.1 17.8 0
1994 327 17.1 19.1 0
1995 338 16.6 20.4 14.8
1996 338 16.6 20.4 14.8
1997 357 17.7 20.2 20.7
1998 348 18.5 18.8 22.1
1999 332 18.4 18.0 29.2
2000 301 18.5 16.3 29.9
2001 272 18.1 15.0 36.8
2002 224 15.4 14.5 36.2
2003 224 15.4 14.5 36.2
2004 227 14.7 15.4 48.9
2005 217 15.3 14.2 41
2006 211 16.1 13.1 31.8
2007 210 15.5 13.5 32.4
2008 194 14.6 13.3 37.6
2009 221 15.6 14.2 44.3
2010 219 14.5 15.1 47.9
2011 197 15.5 12.6 38.6
2012 201 15.2 13.1 48.8
2013 210 15.4 13.5 53.3
2014 218 15.5 14.0 50.9
2015 223 14.0 15.9 56.1
2016 202 15.0 13.4 n/a
2017 201 15.9 12.6 59.2
2018 182 13.1 13.7 69.2
2019 194 13.7 14.1 63.9
2020 193 14.5 13.2 61.1
2021 198 15.4 12.8 n/a
2022 198 15.1 13.0 n/a
2023 202 14.7 13.7 n/a
2024 201 16.7 11.9 62.2

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 Whitehall Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,965
2021 $11,963
2022 $12,854
2023 $12,087

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitehall Elementary

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 61st of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 113th of 332 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students194202
 4.1%
African American01
American Indian04
Asian02
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White185178
 3.8%
Two or More Races02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitehall Elementary

Students who attend Whitehall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitehall 6-8
High : Whitehall High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Whitehall Elementary.

Whitehall Elementary ranks 113th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Whitehall Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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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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