- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butte, MT
Whittier School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300528000153
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Butte · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Montana
- 383
- students enrolled
Whittier School has class sizes larger than 85% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Butte, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Whittier School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 300528000153 · Butte, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 16:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: East Middle School (664 students)
Whittier School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Whittier School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
664 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
503 students
- Hillcrest Scho
Hillcrest School
412 students
- Emerson School
Emerson School
389 students
- This school
Whittier School
383 students
- Margaret Leary
Margaret Leary School
359 students
What this shows Whittier School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier School compares
Whittier School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 85% in Montana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$10,585
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Whittier School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Butte Elem reports $10,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Leary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Butte
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest School
Standard public school
412 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Emerson School
Standard public school
389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Margaret Leary School
Standard public school
359 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy School
Standard public school
219 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier School
How many students attend Whittier School?
Whittier School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Butte, MT. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier School is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Butte, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier School?
Whittier School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Whittier School rank among schools in Butte?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Butte, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Butte on the city page.
What other schools are in Butte Elem?
Besides Whittier School, Butte Elem also operates East Middle School (664 students), West Elementary School (503 students), and Hillcrest School (412 students). See the Butte Elem district page for the complete list.