Enrollment
127
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 302763000768
West Yellowstone School — West Yellowstone, MT
Federal NCES profile for West Yellowstone School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Yellowstone K-12 · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Yellowstone School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Yellowstone School reports 127 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 508 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Yellowstone K-12 spends $13,138 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.5% from local sources (property taxes), 32.7% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Yellowstone School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 80% in Montana — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 508 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 127 Top 59% in Montana — larger than 41% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302763000768
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 508:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Yellowstone K-12, which includes West Yellowstone School.
$13,138
Per student
-39%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 15.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Yellowstone School?
The largest demographic group at West Yellowstone School is White at 49.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Yellowstone, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Yellowstone School?
West Yellowstone School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.