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West Yellowstone School

Summary:

West Yellowstone School is an elementary school serving 141 students in grades K-5 in the small town of West Yellowstone, Montana. The school is part of the West Yellowstone K-12 District, which is ranked 248 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, West Yellowstone School's performance on state tests is below the state average, with proficiency rates of 18.57% in Mathematics, 35.71% in Reading, and 26.09% in Science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 84th out of 329 elementary schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to 268th out of 332 elementary schools in the current 2022-2023 school year (1-star rating). However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.8 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average.

One notable aspect of West Yellowstone School is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (43.97%) compared to the state average. This diversity could present both challenges and opportunities for the school in terms of addressing the unique needs of its student body. The school's academic performance and ranking volatility suggest the need for a deeper analysis to identify the factors driving these changes and implement targeted strategies to support student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 411 N Geyser
       West Yellowstone, MT  59758

(406) 646-7617

District: West Yellowstone K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,336 Help


Students who attend West Yellowstone School usually attend:

Middle:    West Yellowstone 6-8
High:    West Yellowstone High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Hispanic:
44.0%
Two or more races:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Yellowstone School ranks worse than 80.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), Hispanic (44%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Yellowstone School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Yellowstone School is $12,336.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Yellowstone K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks West Yellowstone K-12 248th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Yellowstone School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.02 195th 217 10.1%
2005 32.59 170th 218 22.0%
2006 37.50 177th 234 24.4%
2007 42.14 162nd 230 29.6%
2008 55.39 98th 194 49.5%
2009 43.80 135th 190 28.9%
2010 31.17 199th 241 17.4%
2011 48.24 158th 247 36.0%
2012 50.54 147th 244 39.8%
2013 49.88 156th 246 36.6%
2015 31.39 210th 287 26.8%
2016 12.19 174th 191 8.9%
2021 55.91 182nd 356 48.9%
2022 76.49 84th 329 74.5%
2023 25.62 268th 332 19.3%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

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 Yellowstone School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 118 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 124
1994 118 0 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 124
1995 146 0 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1996 146 0 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1997 140 0 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 155
1998 126 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1999 127 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2000 123 0 2 17 1 n/a n/a 0 143
2001 120 0 2 17 3 n/a n/a 0 142
2002 102 1 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 119
2003 102 1 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 119
2004 112 3 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2005 113 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2006 103 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2007 98 2 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 114
2008 97 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2009 97 2 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2010 106 3 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2011 101 0 1 28 1 0 3 0 134
2012 108 2 2 28 0 0 2 0 142
2013 106 3 1 36 0 0 1 0 147
2014 125 3 1 40 0 0 2 0 171
2015 115 3 1 44 0 0 1 0 164
2016 104 3 1 49 0 0 0 0 157
2017 109 3 1 53 0 0 1 0 167
2018 104 2 1 55 0 0 1 0 163
2019 106 1 1 57 2 0 1 0 168
2020 95 1 1 62 0 0 1 0 160
2021 90 0 1 61 0 0 0 0 152
2022 88 0 1 64 0 0 0 0 153
2023 78 0 0 62 0 0 1 0 141

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 Yellowstone School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 124 8.3 14.9 18.5
1994 124 8.5 14.6 9.7
1995 157 9.0 17.4 11.5
1996 157 9.0 17.4 11.5
1997 155 8.7 17.8 11.6
1998 132 10.5 12.6 11.4
1999 138 9.7 14.2 34.1
2000 143 9.0 15.9 37.8
2001 142 9.9 14.3 40.8
2002 119 8.9 13.4 38.7
2003 119 8.9 13.4 38.7
2004 124 8.9 13.9 44.4
2005 125 8.9 14.0 37.6
2006 115 8.9 12.9 38.3
2007 114 9.1 12.5 34.2
2008 112 9.1 12.3 42
2009 121 9.1 13.3 36.4
2010 132 9.9 13.3 40.9
2011 134 9.9 13.5 35.8
2012 142 9.5 14.8 37.3
2013 147 10.5 13.9 47.6
2014 171 10.5 16.2 50.3
2015 164 11.0 14.9 23.2
2016 157 10.0 15.7 35
2017 167 10.1 16.3 40.7
2018 163 10.3 15.7 28.2
2019 168 10.3 16.2 39.3
2020 160 10.3 15.4 19.4
2021 152 10.6 14.2 n/a
2022 153 9.6 15.8 n/a
2023 141 9.1 15.3 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 Yellowstone School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 124 8.3 14.9 18.5
1994 124 8.5 14.6 9.7
1995 157 9.0 17.4 11.5
1996 157 9.0 17.4 11.5
1997 155 8.7 17.8 11.6
1998 132 10.5 12.6 11.4
1999 138 9.7 14.2 34.1
2000 143 9.0 15.9 37.8
2001 142 9.9 14.3 40.8
2002 119 8.9 13.4 38.7
2003 119 8.9 13.4 38.7
2004 124 8.9 13.9 44.4
2005 125 8.9 14.0 37.6
2006 115 8.9 12.9 38.3
2007 114 9.1 12.5 34.2
2008 112 9.1 12.3 42
2009 121 9.1 13.3 36.4
2010 132 9.9 13.3 40.9
2011 134 9.9 13.5 35.8
2012 142 9.5 14.8 37.3
2013 147 10.5 13.9 47.6
2014 171 10.5 16.2 50.3
2015 164 11.0 14.9 23.2
2016 157 10.0 15.7 35
2017 167 10.1 16.3 40.7
2018 163 10.3 15.7 28.2
2019 168 10.3 16.2 39.3
2020 160 10.3 15.4 19.4
2021 152 10.6 14.2 n/a
2022 153 9.6 15.8 n/a
2023 141 9.1 15.3 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 Yellowstone School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,581
2021 $10,734
2022 $11,325
2023 $12,336

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Yellowstone 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 Students168141
 16.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5762
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White10678
 26.4%
Two or More Races11

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Yellowstone School

West Yellowstone School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Montana elementary schools.

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

Middle : West Yellowstone 6-8
High : West Yellowstone High School

Students at West Yellowstone School are 55% White, 44% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended West Yellowstone School.


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