- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Yellowstone, MT
West Yellowstone 6-8
Federal NCES profile for West Yellowstone 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302763000977
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Yellowstone 6-8 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Yellowstone · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 65
- students enrolled
West Yellowstone 6-8 has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Yellowstone 6-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Yellowstone, MT.
School address
District: West Yellowstone K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 302763000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Yellowstone 6-8 held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 302763000977 · West Yellowstone, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Yellowstone School (127 students)
West Yellowstone 6-8 held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
West Yellowstone 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Yellowsto
West Yellowstone School
127 students
- This school
West Yellowstone 6-8
65 students
- West Yellowsto
West Yellowstone Hs
60 students
What this shows West Yellowstone 6-8 reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Yellowstone 6-8 compares
West Yellowstone 6-8 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,324
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, West Yellowstone 6-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for West Yellowstone K-12 reports $13,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Yellowstone 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Yellowstone Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Yellowstone 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Yellowstone 6-8
How many students attend West Yellowstone 6-8?
West Yellowstone 6-8 has 65 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Yellowstone, MT. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone 6-8 is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Yellowstone 6-8?
The largest demographic group at West Yellowstone 6-8 is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in West Yellowstone, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Yellowstone 6-8?
West Yellowstone 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Yellowstone 6-8 rank among public schools in West Yellowstone?
By Resource Investment Index, West Yellowstone 6-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Yellowstone, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Yellowstone K-12?
Besides West Yellowstone 6-8, West Yellowstone K-12 also operates West Yellowstone School (127 students) and West Yellowstone Hs (60 students). See the West Yellowstone K-12 district page for the complete list.