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West Elementary School

800 S Emmett, Butte, MT 59701, United States

+1 (406) 533-2700

http://www.bsd1.org/schools/west-elementary

4.4

Overall Rating

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West Elementary School Overview

About This School

West Elementary School is a public middle in Butte, Montana, serving 503 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 50% in ELA and 38% in math. The school maintains a staff of 30 teachers with an average salary of $67,518 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The student body at West Elementary School is 54% male and 46% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 2% Black.

503

Total Students

PK-6

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

30 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts50%

Mathematics38%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Silver Bow County

Students per Counselor

503:1

West Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

50%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 47%State Avg: 44%

38%

Mathematics

City Avg: 38%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 11:1

503

Students per Counselor

West Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$67,518

City Avg: $71,247

State Avg: $47,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor503:1

West Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.27%

Male

45.73%

Female

Total Enrollment: 503 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White82.7%

Hispanic8.55%

Asian0.4%

Black1.79%

Two or More Races3.78%

Native American2.78%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Elementary School

Q: What is West Elementary School?

A: West Elementary School is a middle public located in Butte.

Q: How many students attend West Elementary School?

A: West Elementary School has approximately 503 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about West Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Elementary School - Butte, MT

Quick Facts about West Elementary School
School Name	West Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	800 S Emmett, Butte, MT 59701, Butte, MT
County	Silver Bow County
Phone	+1 (406) 533-2700
Total Students	503
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	30
Rating	4.4/10
ELA Proficiency	50%
Math Proficiency	38%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary School

What is West Elementary School?

West Elementary School is a middle public located in Butte.

How many students attend West Elementary School?

West Elementary School has approximately 503 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 16:1.

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