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West Glacier School

Summary:

West Glacier School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-6 with just 77 students in the scenic town of West Glacier, Montana. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state averages in academic proficiency and maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing it among the top 20% of Montana elementary schools.

One key factor that sets West Glacier School apart is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of just 11 students per teacher, compared to nearby schools like Cayuse Prairie School, Deer Park School, and L.A. Muldown School, which have ratios ranging from 13.7 to 16 students per teacher. This personalized approach may contribute to the school's impressive academic performance, with proficiency rates of 54.76% in math, 61.9% in reading, and 45.45% in science - all well above the state averages.

Another notable aspect of West Glacier School is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (5.19%) and Native American (6.49%) students compared to the surrounding schools. This diversity, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence and strong statewide ranking, suggests that West Glacier School is providing a well-rounded and effective educational experience for its students, regardless of their background. The school's location in a rural, scenic area may also attract families who value education and are actively involved in their children's learning, further contributing to the school's success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 160 Old Bridge Road
       West Glacier, MT  59936

(406) 888-5312

District: West Glacier Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,356 Help


Students who attend West Glacier School usually attend:

High:    Columbia Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
American Indian:
6.5%
Hispanic:
5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Glacier School ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), American Indian (6.5%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Glacier School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Glacier School is $10,356.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Glacier School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Glacier Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Glacier Elementary 47th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Glacier School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 81.76 47th 287 83.6%
2016 61.28 71st 191 62.8%
2021 94.38 19th 356 94.7%
2022 97.85 7th 329 97.9%
2023 80.80 62nd 332 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for West Glacier School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 62 62
1991 61 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 64
1992 56 3 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 64
1993 59 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 65
1994 61 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 66
1995 55 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 61
1996 55 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 61
1997 58 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 63
1998 56 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 63
1999 51 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 56
2000 48 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 45 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 50
2002 43 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2003 43 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2004 30 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2005 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2006 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2007 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2008 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2009 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2010 27 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 28
2011 28 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 29
2012 30 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 31
2013 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2014 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46
2015 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51
2016 66 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 70
2017 62 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 67
2018 58 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 63
2019 56 0 1 3 4 0 1 0 65
2020 56 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 65
2021 56 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 66
2022 49 0 0 4 5 0 0 0 58
2023 68 0 0 4 5 0 0 0 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Glacier School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 62 3.9 15.8 0
1991 64 3.8 16.8 0
1992 64 3.8 16.8 14.1
1993 65 4.7 13.8 12.3
1994 66 4.8 13.8 13.6
1995 61 4.5 13.6 11.5
1996 61 4.5 13.6 11.5
1997 63 4.7 13.4 15.9
1998 63 4.8 13.1 0
1999 56 4.8 11.7 0
2000 52 4.8 10.8 28.8
2001 50 3.7 13.5 16
2002 45 3.7 12.2 51.1
2003 45 3.7 12.2 51.1
2004 33 2.0 16.5 60.6
2005 32 2.6 12.3 59.4
2006 29 2.6 11.2 55.2
2007 30 2.7 11.1 30
2008 31 2.7 11.5 29
2009 21 2.6 8.1 28.6
2010 28 2.5 10.9 60.7
2011 29 2.5 11.2 37.9
2012 31 2.5 12.0 32.3
2013 34 3.0 11.3 23.5
2014 46 4.0 11.5 23.9
2015 51 5.0 10.2 33.3
2016 70 6.0 11.6 18.6
2017 67 7.0 9.5 0
2018 63 7.0 9.0 0
2019 65 7.0 9.2 4.6
2020 65 7.2 8.9 4.6
2021 66 8.2 8.0 n/a
2022 58 7.2 8.0 n/a
2023 77 7.0 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Glacier School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 62 3.9 15.8 0
1991 64 3.8 16.8 0
1992 64 3.8 16.8 14.1
1993 65 4.7 13.8 12.3
1994 66 4.8 13.8 13.6
1995 61 4.5 13.6 11.5
1996 61 4.5 13.6 11.5
1997 63 4.7 13.4 15.9
1998 63 4.8 13.1 0
1999 56 4.8 11.7 0
2000 52 4.8 10.8 28.8
2001 50 3.7 13.5 16
2002 45 3.7 12.2 51.1
2003 45 3.7 12.2 51.1
2004 33 2.0 16.5 60.6
2005 32 2.6 12.3 59.4
2006 29 2.6 11.2 55.2
2007 30 2.7 11.1 30
2008 31 2.7 11.5 29
2009 21 2.6 8.1 28.6
2010 28 2.5 10.9 60.7
2011 29 2.5 11.2 37.9
2012 31 2.5 12.0 32.3
2013 34 3.0 11.3 23.5
2014 46 4.0 11.5 23.9
2015 51 5.0 10.2 33.3
2016 70 6.0 11.6 18.6
2017 67 7.0 9.5 0
2018 63 7.0 9.0 0
2019 65 7.0 9.2 4.6
2020 65 7.2 8.9 4.6
2021 66 8.2 8.0 n/a
2022 58 7.2 8.0 n/a
2023 77 7.0 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Glacier School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,187
2021 $12,698
2022 $14,385
2023 $10,356

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Glacier School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6577
 18.5%
African American00
American Indian45
 25%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5668
 21.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Glacier School

Students who attend West Glacier School usually go on to attend:

High : Columbia Falls High School

West Glacier School ranks 62nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West Glacier School are 88% White, 6% American Indian, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 77 students attended West Glacier School.


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