Whittier School

305 8th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59401

whittiergfps.weebly.com

187 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Whittier School, located at 305 8th Street North in Great Falls, Montana, serves as a foundational elementary institution within the Great Falls Public Schools district. Situated in a historic residential area, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of its students. The school focuses on building a strong academic base while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Whittier School is known for maintaining a community-centric atmosphere that encourages family involvement and student engagement. The staff and administration work to promote a culture of inclusivity and academic achievement, utilizing the resources provided by the Great Falls district to offer a well-rounded educational experience. As a vital part of the city’s educational landscape, Whittier remains dedicated to providing a safe, structured, and stimulating environment for the youth of Great Falls.

187

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	22
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	41
American Indian	42

White
77 (41.2%)
American Indian
42 (22.5%)
Two or More
41 (21.9%)
Hispanic
22 (11.8%)
Asian
3 (1.6%)
Black
2 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Falls Elem
Phone:	(406)268-7230
Website:	http://whittiergfps.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 14

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whittier School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	13
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whittier School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	97	51.9%
Male	90	48.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th