Enrollment
127
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Yellowstone School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Yellowstone School
West Yellowstone School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Yellowstone, Montana, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 127 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (49%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 6-8 (65 students) and West Yellowstone Hs (60 students) alongside West Yellowstone School.
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 School compares
West Yellowstone School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Yellowstone K-12, which includes West Yellowstone School.
$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 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
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Yellowstone on the city page.
Is West Yellowstone School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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