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#267 of 603 schools in MT
Top 44% in state
West Elementary School
Elementary School · Butte Elem · Butte, MT
A Butte Elem elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 North Montana, Butte, MT 59701
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Elementary School 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,799
Median home value
$219,200
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Butte Central Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Emerson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Highland View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 2.5 mi | 23 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Butte Elem
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elementary School is listed in Butte Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Butte, MT, part of Butte Elem, serving approximately 489 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elementary School
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elementary School rank in MT?
West Elementary School ranks #267 of 603 schools in MT.
What is West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Elementary School?
100.0% of students at West Elementary School 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
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Silver Bow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (406) 533-2700
- Area population (ZIP 59701)
- 34,245
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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