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What's the vibe like in the hallways at Whittier School right now?
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Enrollment
383
Elementary
DISTRICT 378 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUTTE ELEM·NCES 300528000153
Whittier School
2500 Sherman, Butte, MT 59701 · (406) 533-2890 · Silver Bow County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL383 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
383 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 52 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 56 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 55 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 57 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 59 | 15% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Whittier School→East Middle School
Based on grade levels within Butte Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
49.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
38.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
383
-51 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 17.4:1
% White
89%
was 87%
% Hispanic
6%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 383 | 24.8 | 15.5:1 | 100% (383) |
| 2023-24 | 394 | 24.8 | 15.9:1 | 46% (181) |
| 2022-23 | 425 | 24.9 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 434 | 25 | 17.4:1 | 44% (192) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Whittier School.
About Whittier School
Whittier School is an elementary school in Butte, Montana, according to federal school records. Its 383 students are spread across pre-K through 6. The school's enrollment is 129% bigger than the 167 average for elementary schools in Montana.
Butte Elem is the local district for Whittier School. It runs 7 schools with 2,929 students.
Most students at Whittier School are White: 89% of enrollment. Other students are 6% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. For comparison, Silver Bow County is about 91% White.
The school reported 24.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 15.5:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average 11.9:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 100%. Across public schools in Silver Bow County, the average is 91%.
Within Silver Bow County, median household income is about $61,754, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Federal data list 12 public schools in Silver Bow County, with a combined enrollment of about 4,364.
The next-closest public school is Hillcrest School, about 0.6 miles away. In all, 7 other public schools sit within five miles of Whittier School.
By NCES locale, the school is Town: Remote, or in a town far from an urbanized area.
Whittier School had 434 students in 2017-18 and 383 in 2024-25, a 12% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.4:1 in 2017-18 to 15.5:1 in 2024-25.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Silver Bow County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
35,785
Census ACS
Median income
$61,754
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
4,364 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Butte Elem
- East Middle SchoolMiddle · 664 students
- West Elementary SchoolElementary · 503 students
- Hillcrest SchoolElementary · 412 students
- Emerson SchoolElementary · 389 students
- Margaret Leary SchoolElementary · 359 students
- Kennedy SchoolElementary · 219 students
Other schools in Butte
- Butte High SchoolHigh · 1,266 students
- East Middle SchoolMiddle · 664 students
- West Elementary SchoolElementary · 503 students
- Hillcrest SchoolElementary · 412 students
- Emerson SchoolElementary · 389 students
- Margaret Leary SchoolElementary · 359 students
Nearby schools
- Hillcrest School0.6 mi · 412
- East Middle School0.7 mi · 664
- Emerson School1.0 mi · 389
- Butte High School2.3 mi · 1,266
- Margaret Leary School2.3 mi · 359
- West Elementary School2.9 mi · 503
Frequently asked questions
About Whittier SchoolHow large is Whittier School?
Whittier School enrolls approximately 383 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Whittier School serve?
Whittier School serves grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Whittier School have?
Whittier School employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Whittier School?
Student demographics at Whittier School are roughly 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Whittier School in?
Whittier School is part of Butte Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.