Whittier School

Whittier School operates as a mid-sized elementary-level community in Great Falls, Montana, overseen by Great Falls Elem. Current enrollment sits at 187 students spanning grades pre-K through 6.

Within Great Falls Elem, which oversees 18 schools and 7,094 students, Whittier School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Whittier School lists that the most-represented group is White (41%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school logs 22% Native American, 22% multiracial, 12% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Whittier School shows 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Whittier School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 97% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Cascade County (around 54%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the surrounding community, Cascade County reports that median household income runs about $67,690, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cascade County runs 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,577 students), of which Whittier School is one.

The closest other public school is Longfellow School, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 22%: 239 students in 2018 compared to 187 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share rose from 8% to 12%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 12.7:1 in 2018 to 10.7:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Whittier School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.