Whittier School

wh.bsd7.org

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School is a public institution located in Bozeman, Montana, serving as a core component of the Bozeman School District (BSD7). Situated near the heart of the city at 511 N 5th Avenue, the school is well-integrated into the local community. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the fostering of a supportive learning environment for young students.

As part of the Bozeman School District, Whittier follows the district’s broader mission to equip students with the skills necessary for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. The school values inclusivity and community engagement, often utilizing its central location to encourage parent involvement and neighborhood connection. For families looking for specific details regarding current school programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active presence on the district website at [bsd7.org/whittier](http://www.bsd7.org/whittier).

262

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	46
Black	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
192 (73.3%)
Hispanic
46 (17.6%)
Two or More
12 (4.6%)
American Indian
8 (3.1%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bozeman Elem
Phone:	(406)522-6750
Website:	http://wh.bsd7.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	46.9%
Male	139	53.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th