Enrollment
355
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linderman School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linderman School
Linderman School is a large elementary school in Polson, Montana, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 355 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Polson Elem spends $11,418 per pupil, 41% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Polson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Polson Middle School (477 students): Linderman School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.5:1).
Polson Elem also operates Polson Middle School (477 students) and Cherry Valley School (243 students) alongside Linderman School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linderman School compares
Linderman School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polson Elem, which includes Linderman School.
$11,418
Per student
-41%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 39.5%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Linderman School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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