- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butte, MT
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300528000906
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Montana schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Butte · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 503
- students enrolled
West Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Butte, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 300528000906 · Butte, MT Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: East Middle School (664 students)
West Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
664 students
- This school
West Elementary School
503 students
- Hillcrest Scho
Hillcrest School
412 students
- Emerson School
Emerson School
389 students
- Whittier Schoo
Whittier School
383 students
- Margaret Leary
Margaret Leary School
359 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 86% in Montana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Butte Elem reports $10,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Leary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Butte
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hillcrest School
Standard public school
412 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Emerson School
Standard public school
389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Whittier School
Standard public school
383 students 16:1 students per teacher
Margaret Leary School
Standard public school
359 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy School
Standard public school
219 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Butte, MT. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Butte, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary School rank among schools in Butte?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Butte, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Butte on the city page.
What other schools are in Butte Elem?
Besides West Elementary School, Butte Elem also operates East Middle School (664 students), Hillcrest School (412 students), and Emerson School (389 students). See the Butte Elem district page for the complete list.