West Glacier School

West Glacier Elem
160 Old Bridge Road
West Glacier, MT 59936
65 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
West Glacier School is a small, rural public elementary school located in the heart of the Flathead Valley in West Glacier, Montana. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is uniquely positioned near the west entrance of Glacier National Park. Its setting fosters a distinct educational environment where the surrounding wilderness often serves as an extension of the classroom, providing students with unique opportunities for place-based learning and an appreciation for the local ecosystem.

Because of its intimate size, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere where multi-grade instruction and individualized attention are common. The school district focuses on providing a core academic curriculum while nurturing the social and emotional growth of its students in a setting that reflects the values and character of the West Glacier community. As a vital hub for the local area, the school emphasizes a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success.
65
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (87.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.5%)
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 Glacier Elem
Phone: (406)888-5312
Website: http://www.westglacierelementary.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio