Elementary Schools in West Yellowstone K-12

The West Yellowstone K-12 district in Montana has a single elementary school, the West Yellowstone School, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Located in the town of West Yellowstone, this school has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with its ranking ranging from 84th out of 329 Montana elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 268th out of 332 in the current 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, the West Yellowstone School is underperforming compared to the state average, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science falling well below the Montana state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic student body, may present both challenges and opportunities in meeting the needs of its learners. While the school appears to have adequate financial resources and staffing, with per-student spending of $9,581 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3 to 1, the reasons behind the school's academic underperformance are not entirely clear from the available data.

Overall, the West Yellowstone K-12 district has a single elementary school that has experienced fluctuating performance and academic challenges, despite having access to reasonable resources. Parents and community members may want to further investigate the factors contributing to the school's performance and explore strategies to support student learning and improve outcomes.