West Yellowstone School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Yellowstone, Montana 59758 · West Yellowstone K-12
#142 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#25604 of 50,301 nationally
About West Yellowstone School
West Yellowstone School is a public elementary located in West Yellowstone, in the West Yellowstone K-12 school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 127 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 142nd of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 127.
There are 3 schools in West Yellowstone; West Yellowstone School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
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 Yellowstone School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Yellowstone School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Yellowstone School a good school?
West Yellowstone School has a Success Index (US) of 49.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #142 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 Yellowstone School rank in Montana?
West Yellowstone School ranks #142 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #25604 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Yellowstone School?
West Yellowstone School had 127 students in 2025.
Is West Yellowstone School a elementary school or a high school?
West Yellowstone School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Yellowstone School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of West Yellowstone School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.