Whitehall Elementary

Whitehall Elem
401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759
202 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.
202
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (88.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (7.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    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: 202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
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
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 30
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cardwell School
Cardwell Elem
Charter School 40 Students
80 Highway 359
Cardwell, MT 59721 (7.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th