West School
West School serves 256 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West School's student population of 256 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West School?
256 students attend West School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
90% of West School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West School?
West School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does West School offer ?
West School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
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