Enrollment
170
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 300828000237
Darby School — Darby, MT
Federal NCES profile for Darby School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Darby K-12 Schools · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Darby School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Darby School reports 170 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 340 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 47.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Darby K-12 Schools spends $15,014 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.9% from local sources (property taxes), 37.2% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Darby School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 55% in Montana — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,014
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 340 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 170 Top 65% in Montana — larger than 35% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300828000237
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 340:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Darby K-12 Schools, which includes Darby School.
$15,014
Per student
-30%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 37.2%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Darby School
How many students attend Darby School?
Darby School has 170 students enrolled. It is a other school in Darby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby School is 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darby School?
The largest demographic group at Darby School is White at 88.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Darby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darby School?
Darby School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.