Whitehall Elementary

www.whitehallschools.org/apps/pages/eleme

192 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitehall Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Whitehall, Montana. As a core component of the Whitehall School District, the elementary serves as a foundational educational hub for the town’s youth. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement, reflecting the close-knit values typical of a Montana mountain town.

The school’s curriculum focuses on essential academic pillars while striving to provide students with the skills necessary for success in their middle and high school years. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, staff resources, and school board policies. With its position in the heart of the community, Whitehall Elementary plays a central role in preparing local students to become contributing members of the broader Jefferson County area.

192

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
168 (87.5%)
Hispanic
9 (4.7%)
Two or More
5 (2.6%)
American Indian
5 (2.6%)
Black
2 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

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:	Whitehall Elem
Phone:	(406)287-3882
Website:	http://www.whitehallschools.org/apps/pages/eleme
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 11

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 34