Ridge View Elementary vs West Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 366 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge View Elementary
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
West Valley School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
434 students
| Measure | Ridge View Elementary Belgrade, Montana | West Valley School Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 267 | #73 of 267 |
| National rank | #4728 of 50,301 | #15700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 438 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Belgrade | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 63.7).
- •Ridge View Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Ridge View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Ridge View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 36.2%).
- •Ridge View Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.1).
- •Ridge View Elementary is the larger school with 438 students compared with 434.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ridge View Elementary better than West Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge View Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 63.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ridge View Elementary and West Valley School?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Belgrade and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge View Elementary: 438. West Valley School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge View Elementary and West Valley School rank in Montana?
Ridge View Elementary is 9th of 267 and West Valley School is 73rd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).