At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
264
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
49%-2.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
West School is a public elementary serving grades 1–2 in Laurel, Montana. The school enrolls 264 students. It is part of the Laurel Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
264 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–2
DistrictLaurel Elem
County30111
CityLaurel
ZIP59044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301620000499
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment264
White88.3%
Hispanic / Latino5.9%
Black / African American0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Two or More Races3.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
88.3%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
0.4%
Two+
3.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.