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Westby School

Summary:

Westby School is a small elementary school in Westby, MT, serving grades PK-6 with just 20 students. While the school has seen some fluctuations in its academic performance and racial diversity over the past few years, it stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student.

Westby School's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking varying considerably from 86th out of 329 Montana elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 261st out of 332 in 2022-2023. Its proficiency rates in mathematics and reading have also ranged from 25% to 72.73% over the past three years. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent educational outcomes for its students.

Despite its small size, Westby School spends significantly more per student than the state average, at $23,785 in the 2018-2019 school year. This high spending may be necessary to maintain the school's low student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 4.2 to 5.0 over the past three years. The school's racial makeup has also become more diverse, with the percentage of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students increasing in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 101 5th Ave East
       Westby, MT  59275

(406) 385-2225

District: Westby K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,924 Help


Students who attend Westby School usually attend:

Middle:    Westby 7-8
High:    Westby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.0 Help
Number of students:  28

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Hispanic:
17.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westby School ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westby School is 6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westby School is $30,924.
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Rank History for Westby School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 56.69 132nd 287 54.0%
2021 66.55 133rd 356 62.6%
2022 76.25 86th 329 73.9%
2023 27.91 261st 332 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Westby School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 31 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 32
2001 29 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2002 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2003 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2004 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2005 26 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 27
2006 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2007 28 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2008 29 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2009 25 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2010 23 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2011 24 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 26
2012 23 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 27
2013 24 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 28
2014 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2015 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2016 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36
2017 28 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 29
2018 27 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 28
2019 26 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 29
2020 22 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 26
2021 17 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 21
2022 21 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 22
2023 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
2024 23 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westby School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 32 4.3 7.4 28.1
2001 30 4.7 6.4 26.7
2002 27 4.1 6.6 29.6
2003 27 4.1 6.6 29.6
2004 29 4.4 6.6 24.1
2005 27 4.4 6.1 25.9
2006 27 4.9 5.5 25.9
2007 29 5.6 5.2 24.1
2008 31 5.5 5.6 45.2
2009 28 5.6 5.0 32.1
2010 26 5.3 4.8 23.1
2011 26 4.7 5.4 23.1
2012 27 4.9 5.4 44.4
2013 28 4.9 5.6 35.7
2014 28 4.8 5.7 21.4
2015 27 4.0 6.7 0
2016 36 4.0 9.0 0
2017 29 5.5 5.2 24.1
2018 28 5.0 5.5 0
2019 29 5.0 5.7 37.9
2020 26 5.0 5.1 38.5
2021 21 4.4 4.7 n/a
2022 22 4.3 5.0 n/a
2023 20 4.7 4.2 n/a
2024 28 4.6 6.0 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westby School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 32 4.3 7.4 28.1
2001 30 4.7 6.4 26.7
2002 27 4.1 6.6 29.6
2003 27 4.1 6.6 29.6
2004 29 4.4 6.6 24.1
2005 27 4.4 6.1 25.9
2006 27 4.9 5.5 25.9
2007 29 5.6 5.2 24.1
2008 31 5.5 5.6 45.2
2009 28 5.6 5.0 32.1
2010 26 5.3 4.8 23.1
2011 26 4.7 5.4 23.1
2012 27 4.9 5.4 44.4
2013 28 4.9 5.6 35.7
2014 28 4.8 5.7 21.4
2015 27 4.0 6.7 0
2016 36 4.0 9.0 0
2017 29 5.5 5.2 24.1
2018 28 5.0 5.5 0
2019 29 5.0 5.7 37.9
2020 26 5.0 5.1 38.5
2021 21 4.4 4.7 n/a
2022 22 4.3 5.0 n/a
2023 20 4.7 4.2 n/a
2024 28 4.6 6.0 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westby School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,785
2021 $31,226
2022 $38,235
2023 $30,924

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westby School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2920
 31%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2620
 23.1%
Two or More Races00

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Students who attend Westby School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westby 7-8
High : Westby High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 28 students attended Westby School.

Westby School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Westby School are 82% White, 18% Hispanic.


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