L A Muldown School

Summary:

L A Muldown School is an exceptional elementary school located in Whitefish, Montana, serving 653 students in grades PK-4 and part of the highly-ranked Whitefish Elementary District.

L A Muldown School consistently outperforms the state and surrounding schools in academic proficiency, with 68.93% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 68.33% proficient or better in Reading - significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 5% of Montana elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the student population is relatively homogeneous, with 89.43% of students identifying as White, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 suggests a personalized learning environment that contributes to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Edgerton School and West Valley School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance and statewide rankings, L A Muldown School stands out as a true leader in the Whitefish and Kalispell educational landscape. The school's consistent academic excellence, high ranking, and personalized learning environment make it an attractive choice for families seeking a top-tier elementary education for their children.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937

(406) 862-8620

District: Whitefish Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,426

Students who attend L A Muldown School usually attend:

Middle:	Whitefish Middle 5-8
High:	Whitefish High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 672

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details L A Muldown School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L A Muldown School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare L A Muldown School employs 47.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at L A Muldown School is $12,426.

Schooldigger Rankings:

L A Muldown School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Whitefish Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitefish Elementary 9^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for L A Muldown School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	72.41	53^rd	217	75.6%
2005	53.48	115^th	218	47.2%
2006	45.68	148^th	234	36.8%
2007	76.57	23^rd	230	90.0%
2008	65.07	71^st	194	63.4%
2009	54.06	107^th	190	43.7%
2010	66.62	67^th	241	72.2%
2011	69.28	64^th	247	74.1%
2012	70.61	49^th	244	79.9%
2013	68.09	64^th	246	74.0%
2015	79.12	60^th	287	79.1%
2016	87.95	23^rd	191	88.0%
2017	73.48	24^th	109	78.0%
2018	62.15	41^st	116	64.7%
2019	72.78	31^st	123	74.8%
2021	89.68	40^th	356	88.8%
2022	81.38	73^rd	329	77.8%
2023	94.30	15^th	332	95.5%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for L A Muldown School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	502	502
1991	507	0	5	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	520
1992	520	0	8	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	535
1993	683	0	8	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	706
1994	745	0	7	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	773
1995	740	5	6	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	771
1996	740	5	6	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	771
1997	690	4	7	6	11	n/a	n/a	0	718
1998	691	3	7	5	13	n/a	n/a	0	719
1999	624	3	8	3	17	n/a	n/a	0	655
2000	594	5	7	6	16	n/a	n/a	0	628
2001	570	6	8	6	14	n/a	n/a	0	604
2002	511	8	11	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	546
2003	511	8	11	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	546
2004	524	5	11	12	12	n/a	n/a	0	564
2005	572	3	9	19	12	n/a	n/a	0	615
2006	596	3	7	19	8	n/a	n/a	0	633
2007	578	6	5	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	610
2008	576	5	3	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	605
2009	579	6	4	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	606
2010	536	4	3	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	561
2011	561	2	5	13	7	0	1	0	589
2012	586	2	5	8	12	0	2	0	615
2013	576	0	6	10	6	1	2	0	601
2014	590	0	4	11	8	2	0	0	615
2015	589	0	3	15	4	2	2	0	615
2016	622	0	2	13	4	2	8	0	651
2017	618	0	2	13	4	2	26	0	665
2018	656	0	0	9	9	2	30	0	706
2019	665	1	0	12	4	0	34	0	716
2020	673	2	1	12	2	1	36	0	727
2021	641	1	2	17	2	0	31	0	694
2022	603	1	3	32	0	0	28	0	667
2023	584	0	4	36	0	0	29	0	653
2024	602	1	1	34	0	0	34	0	672

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at L A Muldown School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	502	27.8	18.0	14.1
1991	520	22.0	23.6	18.7
1992	535	22.0	24.3	19.1
1993	706	32.5	21.7	16.3
1994	773	37.0	20.9	18.4
1995	771	37.5	20.6	19.8
1996	771	37.5	20.6	19.8
1997	718	37.5	19.1	19.5
1998	719	38.5	18.7	20.7
1999	655	37.2	17.6	24.4
2000	628	36.7	17.1	28.2
2001	604	37.8	16.0	24.5
2002	546	35.9	15.2	25.6
2003	546	35.9	15.2	25.6
2004	564	34.6	16.3	30.1
2005	615	34.1	18.0	28.1
2006	633	36.6	17.3	32.2
2007	610	37.6	16.2	23.3
2008	605	37.6	16.1	22.1
2009	606	38.8	15.6	25.9
2010	561	38.3	14.6	25.1
2011	589	36.7	16.0	32.8
2012	615	37.7	16.2	30.7
2013	601	36.5	16.4	32.3
2014	615	36.7	16.7	31.9
2015	615	39.0	15.7	21
2016	651	40.0	16.2	28.9
2017	665	43.0	15.4	26.9
2018	706	45.1	15.6	26.8
2019	716	43.2	16.5	29.2
2020	727	46.9	15.4	25.3
2021	694	49.0	14.1	n/a
2022	667	51.9	12.8	n/a
2023	653	49.0	13.3	n/a
2024	672	47.6	14.1	28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio L A Muldown School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	502	27.8	18.0	14.1
1991	520	22.0	23.6	18.7
1992	535	22.0	24.3	19.1
1993	706	32.5	21.7	16.3
1994	773	37.0	20.9	18.4
1995	771	37.5	20.6	19.8
1996	771	37.5	20.6	19.8
1997	718	37.5	19.1	19.5
1998	719	38.5	18.7	20.7
1999	655	37.2	17.6	24.4
2000	628	36.7	17.1	28.2
2001	604	37.8	16.0	24.5
2002	546	35.9	15.2	25.6
2003	546	35.9	15.2	25.6
2004	564	34.6	16.3	30.1
2005	615	34.1	18.0	28.1
2006	633	36.6	17.3	32.2
2007	610	37.6	16.2	23.3
2008	605	37.6	16.1	22.1
2009	606	38.8	15.6	25.9
2010	561	38.3	14.6	25.1
2011	589	36.7	16.0	32.8
2012	615	37.7	16.2	30.7
2013	601	36.5	16.4	32.3
2014	615	36.7	16.7	31.9
2015	615	39.0	15.7	21
2016	651	40.0	16.2	28.9
2017	665	43.0	15.4	26.9
2018	706	45.1	15.6	26.8
2019	716	43.2	16.5	29.2
2020	727	46.9	15.4	25.3
2021	694	49.0	14.1	n/a
2022	667	51.9	12.8	n/a
2023	653	49.0	13.3	n/a
2024	672	47.6	14.1	28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for L A Muldown School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,280
2021	$11,669
2022	$11,953
2023	$12,426

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on L A Muldown School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 15^th of 332 Elementary schools	20.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	716	653	8.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	12	36	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	665	584	12.2%
Two or More Races	34	29	14.7%

Schools Near L A Muldown School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
L A Muldown School	Public	PK, KG-4	1300 East 7th St.	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Whitefish Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-8620	672	48	14.1	28.7%	602 (89.6%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.1%)	94.3	15^th of 332 public elementary schools	95.5%		81.4	73^rd of 329 public elementary schools	77.8%	58	68.9	68.3		$12,426
Ruder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 12th Avenue West	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6570	546	37	14.7	62.5%	461 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (9.2%)	61.5	135^th of 332 public elementary schools	59.3%		57.7	160^th of 329 public elementary schools	51.4%	25	43.7	46.4	40.4	$11,107
Glacier Gateway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	440 4th Avenue West	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6540	496	34	14.8	69.4%	416 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.3%)	32.4	250^th of 332 public elementary schools	24.7%		33.3	257^th of 329 public elementary schools	21.9%	7	29.8	36.3	25.0	$12,615
Bissell School	Public	PK, KG-6	5955 Farm To Market Road	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Olney-Bissell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-2828	74	9	8.4	52.7%	66 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	3 (4.1%)	70.2	100^th of 332 public elementary schools	69.9%		70.9	114^th of 329 public elementary schools	65.3%	14	45.7	52.2		$11,509
Deer Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	125	10	13.1	2.4%	119 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	85.6	45^th of 332 public elementary schools	86.4%		94.4	18^th of 329 public elementary schools	94.5%	27	52.9	64.7	52.9	$9,286
Helena Flats School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	240	16	15.2	18.8%	221 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	5 (2.1%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	54.4	169^th of 332 public elementary schools	49.1%		35.5	250^th of 329 public elementary schools	24.0%	81	30.0	50.0	40.9	$8,998
Edgerton School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Whitefish Stage	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-4040	509	29	17.5	30.5%	443 (87.0%)	5 (1.0%)	23 (4.5%)	5 (1.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	81.7	57^th of 332 public elementary schools	82.8%		88.8	36^th of 329 public elementary schools	89.1%	21	56.1	54.0	53.9	$10,761
West Valley School	Public	PK, KG-4	2290 Farm To Market Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	West Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7239	422	27	15.7	29.9%	381 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	80.5	63^rd of 332 public elementary schools	81.0%		85.9	58^th of 329 public elementary schools	82.4%	5	57.1	54.2		$12,499
East Evergreen School	Public	PK, KG-4	585 E. Evergreen	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1121	351	27	13.2	100.0%	289 (82.3%)	2 (0.6%)	32 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (6.6%)	38.3	230^th of 332 public elementary schools	30.7%		57.8	158^th of 329 public elementary schools	52.0%	72	35.9	31.7		$14,696
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	227 West Nevada	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3900	216	16	13.5	100.0%	181 (83.8%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.2%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.3%)	76.8	80^th of 332 public elementary schools	75.9%		80.9	75^th of 329 public elementary schools	77.2%	5	47.5	51.0	56.8	$12,659

Frequently Asked Questions about L A Muldown School

How many students attend L A Muldown School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 672 students attended L A Muldown School.

What district is L A Muldown School in?

Whitefish Elementary

What schools do graduates of L A Muldown School attend?

Students who attend L A Muldown School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitefish Middle 5-8
High : Whitefish High School

What is the racial makeup of L A Muldown School?

Students at L A Muldown School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is L A Muldown School a good school?

Yes! L A Muldown School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 332 Montana elementary schools.

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