WEST VALLEY SCHOOL
West Valley School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Valley Elem school district, located in Kalispell, MT with about 412 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 26 teachers, West Valley School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Valley School, located at 2290 Farm To Market Road in Kalispell, Montana, is a public K-8 institution serving the students of the West Valley School District. Situated in a scenic rural-suburban area just northwest of Kalispell, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school environment. The campus serves as a central hub for local families, emphasizing academic growth alongside character development and extracurricular involvement to prepare students for their transition to high school.
The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and focus on foundational education, balancing traditional instruction with modern learning initiatives. By maintaining a focus on individual student success and community engagement, West Valley School strives to provide a safe and enriching atmosphere that addresses both the social and educational needs of its diverse student body. Its location in the Flathead Valley allows the school to integrate regional values and local culture into the daily school experience, making it a staple of the Kalispell educational landscape.
For more information, contact West Valley School at (406) 755-7239 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
WEST VALLEY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kalispell, MT with about 412 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- West Valley Elem
- Total Students:
- 412
- Teachers:
- 26.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 412 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST VALLEY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.