West Yellowstone School in West Yellowstone, Montana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Yellowstone School is a rural public school in West Yellowstone, Montana that is part of West Yellowstone School District 69. It serves 273 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 45.5:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 12

273 Students

6 Teachers

411 N Geyser St

West Yellowstone, MT 59758 View local requests

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West Yellowstone School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

42%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Yellowstone School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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