West School

502 Eighth Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West School serves 264 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

West School's student population of 264 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
264 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
86%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of West School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West School?
264 students attend West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West School?
West School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is West School part of?
West School is part of Laurel Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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