Top Rankings
West Glacier Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 65 students in West Glacier Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in West Glacier Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
838 Schools
# Students
65 Students
147,418 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,719 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Glacier Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 350 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.5%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.40
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,500. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,492 is less than the state median of $15,590. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$777,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$812,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,954
$15,500
Spending / Student
$12,492
$15,590
Best West Glacier Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Glacier School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
160 Old Bridge Road
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-5312
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-5312
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Glacier Elementary School District?
West Glacier Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 65 students.
What is the rank of West Glacier Elementary School District?
West Glacier Elementary School District is ranked #6 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Glacier Elementary School District?
88% of West Glacier Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Glacier Elementary School District?
West Glacier Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is West Glacier Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,492 is less than the state median of $15,590. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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