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West Valley Elem

Montana · Public School District
2
Schools
762
Students
$10,738
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

West Valley Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 762 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $10,738 is below the national average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Valley SchoolPK–04424
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Valley Middle School05–08338
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,738-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
37%
State
45.2%
Local (property tax)
37.2%
Federal
17.6%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
762
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,738, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Valley Elem?
West Valley Elem has 2 public schools, serving a total of 762 students.
How much does West Valley Elem spend per student?
West Valley Elem spends $10,738 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in West Valley Elem?
No, West Valley Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Valley Elem serve?
West Valley Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.