West Valley School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kalispell, Montana 59901 · West Valley Elem
#73 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#15700 of 50,301 nationally
About West Valley School
West Valley School is a public elementary located in Kalispell, in the West Valley Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 434 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 73rd of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 434.
There are 24 schools in Kalispell; West Valley School ranks 4th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
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 Valley School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Valley Middle School
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
372 students · 0 m away
Glacier High School
Kalispell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,402 students · 5.4 km away
Kalispell Middle School
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,049 students · 6.9 km away
Smith Valley Primary Schl
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
148 students · 7.3 km away
Smith Valley 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
42 students · 7.3 km away
Edgerton School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 8.1 km away
Russell School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
223 students · 8.2 km away
Lillian Peterson School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 8.3 km away
Elrod School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students · 9.1 km away
Flathead High School
Kalispell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,541 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Arrowhead School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Story Creek Elem
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
437 students
Giant Springs Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Ridge View Elementary
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
Lewis & Clark School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Radley Elementary School
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
428 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Valley School a good school?
West Valley School has a Success Index (US) of 63.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #73 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 Valley School rank in Montana?
West Valley School ranks #73 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #15700 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Valley School?
West Valley School had 434 students in 2025.
Is West Valley School a elementary school or a high school?
West Valley School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Valley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.