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Public School Review - Established 2003

West Glacier Elementary School District

160 Old Bridge Rd
West Glacier, MT 59936
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Tel: (406) 888-5312

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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 65 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 American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
65 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
Kind925
1926
21228
31029
41029
51329
6229
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District Rank

West Glacier Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#6 out of 350 school districts
(Top 5%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearWest Glacier Elementary School District
2023#6
2022#2
2021#15
2019#51
2018#26
2017#5
2016#56
2015#33
2013#256
2012#268
2011#262
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55%
37%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
202355%37%
202274%35%
202164%36%
201949%42%
201854%42%
201774%41%
201644%43%
201549%40%
201350%66%
201250%68%
201150%68%
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70-79%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
202274%46%
202164%47%
201969%50%
201854%51%
201774%51%
201664%50%
201569%48%
201350%84%
201250%86%
201150%84%
201080%84%
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≥50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
20240.220.39
20230.220.39
20220.280.38
20210.270.38
20200.260.38
20190.260.38
20180.130.36
20170.130.36
20160.100.36
20120.060.34
20110.060.33
20100.080.30
20040.170.27
20030.080.27
20020.200.26
20010.190.26
20000.150.25
19990.170.24
19980.210.24
19970.170.24
19960.200.22
19950.220.22
19940.150.22
19930.190.22
19920.240.20
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% American Indian
6%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
20246%10%
20237%10%
20229%11%
20218%11%
20206%11%
20196%11%
20185%12%
20175%12%
20164%12%
20113%11%
20104%12%
20043%11%
20027%11%
20016%11%
20006%11%
19997%10%
19986%10%
19975%10%
19967%10%
19958%10%
19946%10%
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% Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2020)

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
20202%1%
20192%1%
20181%1%
20171%1%
20161%1%
20022%1%
20012%1%
20002%1%
19992%1%
19982%1%
19972%1%
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% Hispanic
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
20245%6%
20235%6%
20227%5%
20217%5%
20205%5%
20195%5%
20022%2%
20012%2%
19983%1%
19972%2%
19962%1%
19952%1%
19942%1%
19932%1%
19922%1%
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% Black
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2004)

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
20046%1%
20034%1%
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% White
88%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
202488%77%
202388%77%
202284%78%
202185%78%
202086%78%
201986%78%
201893%79%
201793%79%
201695%79%
2015100%80%
2014100%80%
2013100%81%
201297%81%
201197%82%
201096%83%
2009100%83%
2008100%84%
2007100%84%
2006100%85%
2005100%85%
200491%85%
200396%85%
200289%85%
200190%85%
200092%86%
199991%86%
199889%87%
199791%87%
199689%88%
199588%88%
199492%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
20241%5%
20201%4%
20191%4%
20181%3%
20171%3%
20123%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,492 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$777,000
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
20150$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
20120$2 MM
20110$2 MM
20100$2 MM
20090$1 MM
20080$2 MM
20070$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Spending
$812,000
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
20150$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
20120$2 MM
20110$2 MM
20100$2 MM
20090$1 MM
20080$1 MM
20070$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$11,954
$15,490

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$10,091$17,353
2022$11,462$17,118
2021$11,773$18,438
2020$11,462$17,118
2019$13,185$16,964
2018$11,476$17,300
2017$10,418$17,087
2016$9,371$16,286
2015$7,686$15,305
2000$9,385$9,308
1999$7,821$8,330
1998$7,889$8,573
1997$7,127$7,655
1995$8,000$7,082
1992$5,234$7,082
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Spending / Student
$12,492
$15,580

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearWest Glacier Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$10,545$16,311
2022$11,246$16,545
2021$12,303$17,330
2020$11,246$16,545
2019$11,400$16,216
2018$10,825$17,245
2017$10,060$16,779
2016$8,971$16,362
2015$7,275$14,876
2000$8,635$9,009
1999$7,161$8,277
1998$6,921$8,100
1997$6,460$7,814
1995$7,264$7,055
1992$5,063$6,494
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Best West Glacier Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Glacier Elementary School District?
West Glacier Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 65 students.
What is the rank of West Glacier Elementary School District?
West Glacier Elementary School District is ranked #6 out of 335 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 8:1, 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 $12,492 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • 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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