- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sidney, MT
West Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302420001110
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 288
- students enrolled
West Side Elementary has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sidney, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Side Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 302420001110 · Sidney, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney Middle School (319 students)
West Side Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
West Side Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sidney Middle
Sidney Middle School
319 students
- This school
West Side Elementary
288 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
272 students
What this shows West Side Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Elementary compares
West Side Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 63% in Montana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,008
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, West Side Elementary is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Sidney Elem reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Sidney
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary
How many students attend West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sidney, MT. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Side Elementary is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Sidney, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Side Elementary rank among schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sidney, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sidney on the city page.
What other schools are in Sidney Elem?
Besides West Side Elementary, Sidney Elem also operates Sidney Middle School (319 students) and Central Elementary (272 students). See the Sidney Elem district page for the complete list.