L A Muldown School vs Ruder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L A Muldown School
Whitefish · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
661 students
Ruder Elementary
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | L A Muldown School Whitefish, Montana | Ruder Elementary Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 267 | #135 of 267 |
| National rank | #8921 of 50,301 | #24779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| city | Whitefish | Columbia Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L A Muldown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 50.6).
- •L A Muldown School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Ruder Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •L A Muldown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 97.5%).
- •L A Muldown School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •L A Muldown School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 487.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is L A Muldown School better than Ruder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), L A Muldown School ranks higher (73.5 vs 50.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are L A Muldown School and Ruder Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Whitefish and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L A Muldown School: 661. Ruder Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L A Muldown School and Ruder Elementary rank in Montana?
L A Muldown School is 34th of 267 and Ruder Elementary is 135th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).