Westby School

Westby K-12 Schools
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
33 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Westby School, located in the small rural community of Westby, Montana, serves as the heart of its local educational landscape. As a K-12 facility, it provides a tight-knit learning environment where small class sizes allow for personalized instruction and strong relationships between students, teachers, and the surrounding community. Given its location in a remote area of northeastern Montana, the school plays a vital role in maintaining the social fabric of the town, often acting as a hub for local events and extracurricular activities.

Academically and operationally, Westby School is designed to meet the unique challenges of rural education by emphasizing foundational skills and community-focused programming. While the student population is small, the school remains committed to preparing its students for future success, whether they pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By fostering a supportive and intimate atmosphere, Westby School ensures that every student receives individualized attention while preserving the distinct cultural identity of this prairie community.
33
Total Students
4.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    28 (84.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (12.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (3.0%)
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: Westby K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)385-2225
Website: http://www.westbyschool.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
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
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 7
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 4
Gender Ratio