- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Yellowstone, MT
West Yellowstone School
Federal NCES profile for West Yellowstone School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 302763000768
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Yellowstone School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Yellowstone · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 127
- students enrolled
West Yellowstone School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Yellowstone School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Yellowstone, MT.
School address
District: West Yellowstone K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 302763000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Yellowstone School held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 302763000768 · West Yellowstone, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: West Yellowstone 6-8 (65 students)
West Yellowstone School held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
West Yellowstone School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Yellowstone School
127 students
- West Yellowsto
West Yellowstone 6-8
65 students
- West Yellowsto
West Yellowstone Hs
60 students
What this shows West Yellowstone School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Yellowstone School compares
West Yellowstone 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 69% in Montana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, West Yellowstone School 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone 6-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Yellowstone Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Yellowstone School'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 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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Yellowstone School
How many students attend West Yellowstone School?
West Yellowstone School has 127 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Yellowstone, MT. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Yellowstone School?
The largest demographic group at West Yellowstone School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in West Yellowstone, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Yellowstone School?
West Yellowstone School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in West Yellowstone?
By Resource Investment Index, West Yellowstone School ranks #3 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 School, West Yellowstone K-12 also operates West Yellowstone 6-8 (65 students) and West Yellowstone Hs (60 students). See the West Yellowstone K-12 district page for the complete list.