West School

www.laurel.k12.mt.us/5/home

256 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

West School is a public elementary school located in Laurel, Montana, serving as a key component of the Laurel School District. Situated on Eighth Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character growth, and student engagement. As part of a smaller community-oriented district, West School emphasizes the importance of a close-knit educational setting where faculty and staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their students.

The school operates under the Laurel Public Schools umbrella, providing a curriculum aligned with Montana state standards while striving to prepare students for their transition into middle school. By leveraging resources from the district and maintaining a focus on student achievement, West School aims to create a positive, safe, and challenging atmosphere for young learners in the Laurel area. Families can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at http://www.laurel.k12.mt.us.

256

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

White
226 (88.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.9 %)
Two or More
10 (3.9 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laurel Elem
Phone:	(406)628-6914
Website:	http://www.laurel.k12.mt.us/5/home
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 127