Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitehall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitehall Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Whitehall, MT, encompassing approximately 365.4 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge located 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitehall Elementary School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitehall Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehall Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehall Elementary School's ranking?
Whitehall Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Whitehall Elementary School often compared to?
Whitehall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardwell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Whitehall Elementary School?
192 students attend Whitehall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Whitehall Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitehall Elementary School?
Whitehall Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitehall Elementary School offer ?
Whitehall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitehall Elementary School part of?
Whitehall Elementary School is part of Whitehall Elementary School District.
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