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West Glacier Elementary School District

160 Old Bridge Rd
West Glacier, MT 59936
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

West Glacier Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 73 students in West Glacier Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in West Glacier Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
73 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Glacier Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#6 out of 350 school districts
(Top 5%)
55%
37%
70-79%
46%
≥50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.40
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,644 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,123 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$777,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$812,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,644
$15,263
Spending / Student
$11,123
$15,352

Best West Glacier Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Glacier School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
160 Old Bridge Road
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-5312
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Glacier Elementary School District?
West Glacier Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 73 students.
What is the rank of West Glacier Elementary School District?
West Glacier Elementary School District is ranked #6 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Glacier Elementary School District?
88% of West Glacier Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Glacier Elementary School District?
West Glacier Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is West Glacier Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,123 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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