At a glance
Reported students
187
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Whittier School: 187 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 224
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Whittier School
Whittier School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Great Falls. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Great Falls Elem. NCES reports 187 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below the Montana median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.2%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (22.5%). English learners represent 12.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Whittier School
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.2%
- Hispanic11.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native22.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial21.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Great Falls Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chief Joseph School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
260 reported students
Longfellow School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
263 reported students
CORE School at Morningside El
Elementary · Grades KG–06
297 reported students
Valley View School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
312 reported students
Mountain View School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
315 reported students
Lewis & Clark School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
338 reported students
Public schools near Whittier School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 263 | 0.8 mi |
| Riverview School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 445 | 1.4 mi |
| Sacajawea School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 405 | 1.6 mi |
| Lincoln School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 373 | 1.7 mi |
| Valley View School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 312 | 1.7 mi |
| Sunnyside School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 396 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whittier School
What grades does Whittier School serve?
Whittier School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Great Falls Elem.
How many students attend Whittier School?
Whittier School reported 187 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 224 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whittier School?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 187 students and 17.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Whittier School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whittier School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Great Falls Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whittier School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Whittier School in?
Whittier School is part of Great Falls Elem, based in Great Falls, MT, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whittier School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Longfellow School (0.8 mi), Riverview School (1.4 mi), Sacajawea School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.