- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalispell, MT
West Valley School
Federal NCES profile for West Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302757000767
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 434
- students enrolled
West Valley School has class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley School ranks #4 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: West Valley Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302757000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Valley School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 302757000767 · Kalispell, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley Middle School (372 students)
West Valley School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How West Valley School compares
West Valley 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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 217 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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, West Valley School is less mixed than 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Kalispell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Edgerton School
Standard public school
509 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
East Evergreen School
Standard public school
360 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lillian Peterson School
Standard public school
344 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Cornelius Hedges School
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cayuse Prairie School
Standard public school
254 students 14.9:1 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Valley School
How many students attend West Valley School?
West Valley School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley School?
The largest demographic group at West Valley School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley School?
West Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 School rank among schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley School ranks #4 of 13 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 schools in Kalispell on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley Elem?
Besides West Valley School, West Valley Elem also operates West Valley Middle School (372 students). See the West Valley Elem district page for the complete list.