West School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laurel, Montana 59044 · Laurel Elem
#196 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#33880 of 50,301 nationally
About West School
West School is a public elementary located in Laurel, in the Laurel Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades 1–2. In 2025 it enrolled 248 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 196th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 248.
There are 5 schools in Laurel; West School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near West School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students · 1.1 km away
Fred W Graff School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
245 students · 1.3 km away
South School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
158 students · 1.4 km away
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–8
506 students · 1.6 km away
Yellowstone Academy Elem
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
36 students · 9.5 km away
Yellowstone Academy 7-8
Billings · Public middle · Grades 7–8
16 students · 9.5 km away
Elder Grove School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 11 km away
Elder Grove 7-8
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
248 students · 11 km away
Park City School
Park City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
179 students · 11 km away
Park City 7-8
Park City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
39 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Highland School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
Newman School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
Jefferson School
Glendive · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
247 students
East Side School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
249 students
Malta K-5
Malta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students
Jefferson School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West School a good school?
West School has a Success Index (US) of 37.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #196 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West School rank in Montana?
West School ranks #196 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #33880 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West School?
West School had 248 students in 2025.
Is West School a elementary school or a high school?
West School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.