At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
421
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
76%+19.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
West Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Great Falls, Montana. The school enrolls 421 students. It is part of the Great Falls Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictGreat Falls Elem
County30013
CityGreat Falls
ZIP59404
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301304000881
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment421
White70.3%
Hispanic / Latino7.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
70.3%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
13.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.