Enrollment
65
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Yellowstone 6-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Yellowstone 6-8
West Yellowstone 6-8 is a mid-sized middle school in West Yellowstone, Montana, enrolling 65 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 88% of Montana schools and 38% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 65 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Yellowstone K-12 spends $12,130 per pupil, 37% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Yellowstone K-12 also operates West Yellowstone School (127 students) and West Yellowstone Hs (60 students) alongside West Yellowstone 6-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Yellowstone 6-8 compares
West Yellowstone 6-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Yellowstone K-12, which includes West Yellowstone 6-8.
$12,130
Per student
-37%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 32.7%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Yellowstone on the city page.
Is West Yellowstone 6-8 a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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