- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Polson, MT
Linderman School
Federal NCES profile for Linderman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 302106000631
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linderman School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Polson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 355
- students enrolled
Linderman School has class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linderman School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Polson, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Linderman School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 302106000631 · Polson, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Polson Middle School (477 students)
Linderman School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Linderman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polson Middle
Polson Middle School
477 students
- This school
Linderman School
355 students
- Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley School
243 students
What this shows Linderman School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linderman School compares
Linderman 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 75% in Montana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$12,918
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Linderman School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polson Elem reports $12,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linderman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Valley School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linderman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Polson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linderman School
How many students attend Linderman School?
Linderman School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Polson, MT. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linderman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linderman School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linderman School?
The largest demographic group at Linderman School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Polson, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linderman School?
Linderman School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Linderman School rank among public schools in Polson?
By Resource Investment Index, Linderman School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Polson, 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 Polson on the city page.
What other schools are in Polson Elem?
Besides Linderman School, Polson Elem also operates Polson Middle School (477 students) and Cherry Valley School (243 students). See the Polson Elem district page for the complete list.