Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
69%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Elementary School's ranking?
West Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are West Elementary School often compared to?
West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
463 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of West Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
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