- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitefish, MT
L a Muldown School
Federal NCES profile for L a Muldown School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302774000773
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L a Muldown School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Whitefish · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 661
- students enrolled
L a Muldown School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L a Muldown School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Whitefish, MT.
School address
District: Whitefish Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302774000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
L a Muldown School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 302774000773 · Whitefish, MT Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitefish Middle 5-8 (657 students)
L a Muldown School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How L a Muldown School compares
L a Muldown School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 62% in Montana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, L a Muldown School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Whitefish Elem reports $12,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L a Muldown School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Middle 5-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L a Muldown School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Whitefish
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about L a Muldown School
How many students attend L a Muldown School?
L a Muldown School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitefish, MT. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L a Muldown School?
The student-teacher ratio at L a Muldown School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L a Muldown School?
The largest demographic group at L a Muldown School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Whitefish, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L a Muldown School?
L a Muldown School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does L a Muldown School rank among public schools in Whitefish?
By Resource Investment Index, L a Muldown School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Whitefish, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitefish on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitefish Elem?
Besides L a Muldown School, Whitefish Elem also operates Whitefish Middle 5-8 (657 students). See the Whitefish Elem district page for the complete list.