Enrollment
33
Elementary
DISTRICT 19 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WESTBY K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302773000770
Westby School
101 5th Ave East, Westby, MT 59275 · (406) 385-2225 · Sheridan County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL33 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
7.2:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.3:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
9 students
DISTRICT 34% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 3 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 12% |
Student demographics
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 Westby K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Montana average is about 36 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Westby School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 33 | #309 of 421 |
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
33
+12 (+57%) vs 2020
+10% since 2000-01, when it was 30
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
was 5.3:1
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 | 33 | 4.6 | 7.2:1 | 27% (9) |
| 2023-24 | 28 | 4.7 | 6.0:1 | 39% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 4.7 | 4.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 21 | 4 | 5.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 5 | 5.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 36 | 4 | 9.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 26 | 4 | 6.5:1 | 23% (6) |
| 2000-01 | 30 | 4 | 7.5:1 | 27% (8) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westby School.
Since 2017-18: students up 18% (28 to 33); teachers down 9% (5 to 4.6).
About Westby School
Westby School is a public elementary school run by Westby K-12 Schools in Westby, Montana. Total enrollment is 33 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 6. By comparison, elementary schools in Montana enroll about 167 students on average.
Westby School is a school in Westby K-12 Schools. The district has 3 schools and 57 students.
At Westby School, 85% of students are White. The school is also 12% Hispanic and 3% Native American.
Staffing at Westby School comes to 4.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 7.2:1. Elementary schools in Montana average 11.9:1, 4.7 more students per teacher than here. Westby School counts 27% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Sheridan County average 41%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Sheridan County show that median household income comes to about $70,147, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Sheridan County counts 9 public schools with about 486 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Westby High School, is less than a tenth of a mile. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
Westby School had 21 students in 2020-21 and 33 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans. Its ratio of students to teachers was 5.3:1 in 2020-21, and 7.2:1 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Westby School. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Sheridan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,669
Census ACS
Median income
$70,147
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
486 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Westby K-12 Schools
- Westby High SchoolHigh · 15 students
- Westby 7-8Middle · 9 students
Other schools in Westby
- Westby High SchoolHigh · 15 students
- Westby 7-8Middle · 9 students
Nearby schools
- Westby High School0.0 mi · 15
- Westby 7-80.0 mi · 9
- GRENORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL17.8 mi · 83
- GRENORA HIGH SCHOOL17.8 mi · 83
- Plentywood High School23.8 mi · 101
- Plentywood School23.8 mi · 179
Frequently asked questions
About Westby SchoolHow many students attend Westby School?
Westby School enrolls approximately 33 students in grades PK-06.
Is Westby School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Westby School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westby School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Westby School is approximately 7.2:1 (5 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Westby School?
Westby School reports a student body of 85% White, 12% Hispanic.
Who oversees Westby School?
Westby School is overseen by Westby K-12 Schools in Sheridan County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.