L A Muldown School

whs.wsd44.org/

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

L.A. Muldown Elementary School, located in Whitefish, Montana, serves as the primary hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Whitefish School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the early grades. Its curriculum is designed to balance foundational skill-building in literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels.

Beyond core academics, L.A. Muldown is known for its commitment to the unique culture of the Flathead Valley, often integrating local values and community involvement into the school experience. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the wider Whitefish community to ensure that each student receives individualized attention. With its dedicated faculty and focus on holistic development, the institution remains a key educational asset dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners within the Whitefish public school system.

661

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L A Muldown School
Demographic	Student Count
White	589
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Two or More	34

White
589 (89.1%)
Hispanic
37 (5.6%)
Two or More
34 (5.1%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Whitefish Elem
Phone:	(406)862-8620
Website:	http://whs.wsd44.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 24

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 152