How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independent Elementary | West Yellowstone K-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Billings, Montana | West Yellowstone, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 297 | 287 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 11:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independent Elementary | West Yellowstone K-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,953 | $13,324 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.3% | 7.8% |
| State Revenue | 51.4% | 32.7% |
| Local Revenue | 36.3% | 59.5% |
Independent Elementary
Federal State Local
West Yellowstone K-12
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independent Elementary | West Yellowstone K-12 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 52.9% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 43.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.1% | 35.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independent Elementary | West Yellowstone K-12 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 300:1 | 312:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 35.5% |
School Types
Independent Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
West Yellowstone K-12
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.