Enrollment
65
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST GLACIER ELEM·NCES 300009400919
West Glacier School
160 Old Bridge Road, West Glacier, MT 59936 · (406) 888-5312 · Flathead County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL65 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
5%
3 students
STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 9 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 9 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 12 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 10 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 20% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 3% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
64.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
64.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 65 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 65 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like West Glacier School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Glacier School this school | 65 | 4.6% | N/A |
| Kircher School Miles City | 51 | 5.9% | N/A |
| Pioneer School Billings | 73 | 4.1% | N/A |
| Kinsey School Kinsey | 52 | 5.8% | N/A |
| Broadus School Broadus | 129 | 2.3% | N/A |
| Bainville School Bainville | 108 | 18.5% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Glacier School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Flathead County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 65 | #257 of 421 | #24 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
65
-1 (-2%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 64
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
was 8.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 65 | 7.5 | 8.7:1 | 5% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 7.5 | 9.7:1 | 4% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 7 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 66 | 8 | 8.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 63 | 7 | 9.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 70 | 6 | 11.7:1 | 19% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 29 | 2 | 14.5:1 | 38% (11) |
| 2000-01 | 50 | 3 | 16.7:1 | 16% (8) |
| 1990-91 | 64 | 3 | 21.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Glacier School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (63 to 65); teachers up 7% (7 to 7.5).
About West Glacier School
West Glacier School is a public small elementary school in West Glacier, Montana. Its 65 students are spread across pre-K through 6. The school's enrollment is 61% smaller than the 167 average for elementary schools in Montana.
West Glacier School is part of West Glacier Elem.
West Glacier School enrolls a student body that is 88% White. It is also 6% Native American and 5% Hispanic. For comparison, Flathead County is about 91% White. By the diversity index, West Glacier School comes in at 22%.
Teacher staffing is 7.5 full-time equivalents, or about 8.7 students per teacher. Among elementary schools in Montana, the typical ratio is 11.9:1. About 5% of students, or 3, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Flathead County is 75%.
Across Flathead County, median household income is about $73,925, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. The public schools of Flathead County number 48 and enroll about 14,957.
The nearest public school is Glacier Gateway Elem, at about 12.8 miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 65, starting from 66.
Posts about school safety, transportation, and start times are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Flathead County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
110,695
Census ACS
Median income
$73,925
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
14,957 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Glacier Gateway Elem12.8 mi · 471
- Columbia Falls High Schl13.3 mi · 691
- Ruder Elementary13.6 mi · 487
- Columbia Falls Jr HS13.9 mi · 547
- Deer Park School16.8 mi · 120
- Deer Park 6-816.8 mi · 48
Frequently asked questions
About West Glacier SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Glacier School?
West Glacier School enrolls approximately 65 students in grades PK-06.
Is West Glacier School an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Glacier School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does West Glacier School have?
West Glacier School employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.
What is the student diversity at West Glacier School?
Student demographics at West Glacier School are roughly 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
What district is West Glacier School in?
West Glacier School is part of West Glacier Elem.
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