Enrollment
127
Elementary
DISTRICT 84 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST YELLOWSTONE K-12·NCES 302763000768
West Yellowstone School
411 N Geyser, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 · (406) 646-7617 · Gallatin County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL127 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
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
12.3:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
57 students
DISTRICT 40% · 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 | 22 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 19 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 22 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 24 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 21 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (22) is 16% larger than its 5th grade class (19).
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within West Yellowstone K-12. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
47.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
37.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 47 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 37 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 Yellowstone School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone School this school | 127 | 44.9% | N/A |
| Hyalite Elementary Bozeman | 521 | 35.7% | N/A |
| Central Heights School Billings | 285 | 58.2% | N/A |
| Smith School Helena | 217 | 35.5% | N/A |
| Saddle Peak Elementary Belgrade | 416 | 48.3% | N/A |
| Orchard School Billings | 340 | 76.5% | 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 Yellowstone School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Gallatin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #120 of 199 | #18 of 18 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #103 of 201 | #18 of 18 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 127 | #206 of 421 | #19 of 26 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.9% | #133 of 226 | #3 of 20 |
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
127
-25 (-16%) vs 2020
-11% since 2000-01, when it was 142
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 15.2:1
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 | 127 | 10.3 | 12.3:1 | 45% (57) |
| 2023-24 | 140 | 9.6 | 14.5:1 | 48% (67) |
| 2022-23 | 141 | 9.2 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 152 | 10 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 163 | 10.3 | 15.8:1 | 28% (46) |
| 2015-16 | 157 | 10 | 15.7:1 | 35% (55) |
| 2010-11 | 134 | 9 | 14.9:1 | 36% (48) |
| 2000-01 | 142 | 9 | 15.8:1 | 41% (58) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Yellowstone School.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (163 to 127); teachers unchanged (10.3 to 10.3).
About West Yellowstone School
As a low-enrollment elementary school, West Yellowstone School serves students in West Yellowstone, Montana. It enrolled 127 students in kindergarten through 5 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 24% lower than the average for elementary schools in Montana, which is about 167.
West Yellowstone K-12 is responsible for 3 schools, West Yellowstone School included, with 252 students in all.
White students form the largest group at West Yellowstone School, 50% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 49% Hispanic. Among people living in Gallatin County, the White share is about 89%. West Yellowstone School has a diversity index of 52%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 12.3:1, with 10.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Montana average about 11.9:1, a similar figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at West Yellowstone School is 45%. For comparison, public schools in Gallatin County average 25%.
Among Gallatin County residents, median household income is about $93,528, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 54%, and about 4% of people live in poverty. West Yellowstone School is one of 48 public schools in Gallatin County, which together enroll about 14,170 students.
The closest other public school is West Yellowstone 6-8, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The student count in 2024-25 was 127, 16% below the 152 of 2020-21. The school's ratio fell from 15.2:1 to 12.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Gallatin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
124,074
Census ACS
Median income
$93,528
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
14,170 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Yellowstone K-12
- West Yellowstone 6-8Middle · 65 students
- West Yellowstone HSHigh · 60 students
Other schools in West Yellowstone
- West Yellowstone 6-8Middle · 65 students
- West Yellowstone HSHigh · 60 students
Nearby schools
- West Yellowstone 6-80.0 mi · 65
- West Yellowstone HS0.0 mi · 60
- ISLAND PARK CHARTER SCHOOL16.0 mi · 28
- Gardiner High School31.9 mi · 55
- Gardiner School31.9 mi · 70
- Gardiner 7-831.9 mi · 26
Frequently asked questions
About West Yellowstone SchoolHow many students attend West Yellowstone School?
West Yellowstone School enrolls approximately 127 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does West Yellowstone School serve?
West Yellowstone School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at West Yellowstone School?
Approximately 12.3:1 students per teacher at West Yellowstone School.
How diverse is West Yellowstone School?
West Yellowstone School reports a student body of 50% White, 49% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is West Yellowstone School in?
West Yellowstone School is part of West Yellowstone K-12.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.