West Side Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sidney, Montana 59270 · Sidney Elem
#64 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#14689 of 50,301 nationally
About West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary is a public elementary located in Sidney, in the Sidney Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 288 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 64th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 288.
There are 6 schools in Sidney; West Side Elementary ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
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 Side Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Side Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sidney Middle School
Sidney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students · 854 m away
Central Elementary
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
272 students · 1.2 km away
Sidney High School
Sidney · Public high · Grades 9–12
355 students · 1.4 km away
Rau School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
70 students · 5.5 km away
Brorson School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
5 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Bryant School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Highland Park School
Havre · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
288 students
Fred Moodry Intermediate
Anaconda · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
289 students
Longfellow School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Hardin Primary
Hardin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
287 students
Lincoln Primary
Anaconda · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
290 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Side Elementary a good school?
West Side Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #64 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 Side Elementary rank in Montana?
West Side Elementary ranks #64 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #14689 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary had 288 students in 2025.
Is West Side Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Side Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Side Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of West Side Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.