Whitefish Elem School District
School District · Whitefish, Montana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,488
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,488
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#39 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,488
$780 vs Montana median
District size
1,333 students
Much larger than Montana median
About Whitefish Elem
Whitefish Elem is a Whitefish, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,333 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $12,488 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Whitefish Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whitefish Middle 5-8, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Whitefish Elem students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Whitefish Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Whitefish Elem with test data.
Schools in Whitefish Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Whitefish
- Total Enrollment
- 1,333
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whitefish Elem?
Whitefish Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Whitefish Elem?
The average composite rating for Whitefish Elem is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Whitefish Elem?
Whitefish Elem spends $12,488 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitefish Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Whitefish Elem is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Whitefish Elem?
Whitefish Middle 5-8 is the highest-rated school in Whitefish Elem with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Whitefish Elem?
Across schools in Whitefish Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Whitefish Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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