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#597 of 603 schools in MT
West Elementary
Elementary School · Great Falls Elem · Great Falls, MT
A Great Falls Elem elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2429, Great Falls, MT 59403
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,026/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Riverview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Meadow Lark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Whittier SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Great Falls Elem
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elementary is listed in Great Falls Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elementary
West Elementary is a public elementary school in Great Falls, MT, part of Great Falls Elem, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elementary
What grades does West Elementary serve?
West Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elementary rank in MT?
West Elementary ranks #597 of 603 schools in MT.
What is West Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Elementary a charter school?
No, West Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Elementary?
86.4% of students at West Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cascade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (406) 268-7180
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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