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Whitefish Elem

Montana · Public School District
2
Schools
1,313
Students
$13,037
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Whitefish Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 1,313 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $13,037 is near the national average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
L A Muldown SchoolPK–04653
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Whitefish Middle 5-805–08660
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,037Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
58%
State
30.7%
Local (property tax)
58.2%
Federal
11.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
1,313
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whitefish Elem?
Whitefish Elem has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,313 students.
How much does Whitefish Elem spend per student?
Whitefish Elem spends $13,037 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Whitefish Elem?
No, Whitefish Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Whitefish Elem serve?
Whitefish Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.