West Valley School

2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

www.westvalleyschool.com

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

West Valley School, located at 2290 Farm To Market Road in Kalispell, Montana, is a public K-8 institution serving the students of the West Valley School District. Situated in a scenic rural-suburban area just northwest of Kalispell, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school environment. The campus serves as a central hub for local families, emphasizing academic growth alongside character development and extracurricular involvement to prepare students for their transition to high school.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and focus on foundational education, balancing traditional instruction with modern learning initiatives. By maintaining a focus on individual student success and community engagement, West Valley School strives to provide a safe and enriching atmosphere that addresses both the social and educational needs of its diverse student body. Its location in the Flathead Valley allows the school to integrate regional values and local culture into the daily school experience, making it a staple of the Kalispell educational landscape.

434

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Valley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	4

White
393 (90.6%)
Hispanic
16 (3.7%)
Two or More
16 (3.7%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Valley Elem
Phone:	(406)755-7239
Website:	http://www.westvalleyschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Valley School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Valley School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	52.8%
Male	205	47.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th