At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
248
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
80%+23pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
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 248 students. It is part of the Laurel 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
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
248 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–2
DistrictLaurel Elem
County30111
CityLaurel
ZIP59044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301620000499
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment248
White85.1%
Hispanic / Latino8.1%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
85.1%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
5.2%
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.