- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, MT
Daly School
Federal NCES profile for Daly School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301326000384
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daly School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 539
- students enrolled
Daly School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daly School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, MT.
School address
District: Hamilton K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301326000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Daly School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 301326000384 · Hamilton, MT Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Middle School (460 students)
Daly School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Daly School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Daly School
539 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
460 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
460 students
- Washington Sch 65
Washington School
65 students
What this shows Daly School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daly School compares
Daly School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 59% in Montana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Daly School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton K-12 Schools reports $11,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daly School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daly School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamilton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daly School
How many students attend Daly School?
Daly School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, MT. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daly School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daly School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daly School?
The largest demographic group at Daly School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daly School?
Daly School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daly School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Daly School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hamilton K-12 Schools?
Besides Daly School, Hamilton K-12 Schools also operates Hamilton Middle School (460 students), Hamilton High School (460 students), and Washington School (65 students). See the Hamilton K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.