West Elementary

1205 1st Avenue NW
Great Falls, MT 59404

westgfps.weebly.com

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

463

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	22
Black	1
Two or More	65
American Indian	47

White
328 (70.8 %)
Two or More
65 (14.0 %)
American Indian
47 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.8 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Falls Elem
Phone:	(406)268-7180
Website:	http://westgfps.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 61