- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kalispell, MT
West Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 302757000970
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Montana schools.
- #8 of 22
- public schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Montana
- 372
- students enrolled
West Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Middle School ranks #8 of 22 public schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: West Valley Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302757000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Valley Middle School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 302757000970 · Kalispell, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley School (434 students)
West Valley Middle School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How West Valley Middle School compares
West Valley Middle 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 90% in Montana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$10,310
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, West Valley Middle School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for West Valley Elem reports $10,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Kalispell
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Valley Middle School
How many students attend West Valley Middle School?
West Valley Middle School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Middle School?
West Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Middle School ranks #8 of 22 public schools in Kalispell, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kalispell on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley Elem?
Besides West Valley Middle School, West Valley Elem also operates West Valley School (434 students). See the West Valley Elem district page for the complete list.