WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Great Falls Elem school district, located in Great Falls, MT with about 480 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, West Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Elementary is a public school located in the Westside neighborhood of Great Falls, Montana. Serving students in the Great Falls Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a community-oriented environment. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development, West Elementary aims to create a supportive setting that prepares its students for success as they transition into middle school.
The school is situated in an established residential area of Great Falls, making it a neighborhood staple for families in the 59404 zip code. Like many schools in the district, West Elementary utilizes a curriculum aligned with Montana state standards, while offering various extracurricular opportunities and resources to help students thrive. Through its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture, the school serves as a key educational hub for its local student population.
For more information, contact West Elementary at (406) 268-7180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Great Falls, MT 59404
(406) 268-7180
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Great Falls, MT with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Great Falls Elem
- Total Students:
- 480
- Teachers:
- 30.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 480 students
- White
- 65.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 15.6%
- Two or more races
- 12.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.