- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitefish, MT
Whitefish Middle 5-8
Federal NCES profile for Whitefish Middle 5-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 302774000830
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitefish Middle 5-8 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Whitefish · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 657
- students enrolled
Whitefish Middle 5-8 has class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitefish Middle 5-8 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Whitefish, MT.
School address
District: Whitefish Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302774000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Whitefish Middle 5-8 held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 302774000830 · Whitefish, MT Elementary · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: L a Muldown School (661 students)
Whitefish Middle 5-8 held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Whitefish Middle 5-8 compares
Whitefish Middle 5-8 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Whitefish Middle 5-8 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 Whitefish Middle 5-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L a Muldown School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitefish Middle 5-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitefish Middle 5-8
How many students attend Whitefish Middle 5-8?
Whitefish Middle 5-8 has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitefish, MT. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitefish Middle 5-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitefish Middle 5-8 is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitefish Middle 5-8?
The largest demographic group at Whitefish Middle 5-8 is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Whitefish, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitefish Middle 5-8?
Whitefish Middle 5-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Whitefish Middle 5-8 rank among public schools in Whitefish?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitefish Middle 5-8 ranks #3 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 Whitefish Middle 5-8, Whitefish Elem also operates L a Muldown School (661 students). See the Whitefish Elem district page for the complete list.