Enrollment
170
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darby, MT
Darby School
Federal NCES profile for Darby School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300828000237
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darby School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Darby · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 170
- students enrolled
Darby School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darby School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Darby, MT.
School address
District: Darby K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300828000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Darby School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Darby School
Darby School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Darby, Montana, enrolling 170 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Darby K-12 Schools spends $13,880 per pupil, 28% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Darby K-12 Schools also operates Darby High School (116 students) and Darby 7-8 (48 students) alongside Darby School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Darby School compares
Darby School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 170 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
47.1%
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
$13,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Darby School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Darby K-12 Schools, which includes Darby School.
$13,880
Per student
-28%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Darby School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darby High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darby 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darby School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Darby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby 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 Darby School?
The largest demographic group at Darby School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Darby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darby School?
Darby School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Darby School rank among public schools in Darby?
By Resource Investment Index, Darby School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Darby, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Darby on the city page.
Is Darby School a good school?
Darby School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Darby K-12 Schools?
Besides Darby School, Darby K-12 Schools also operates Darby High School (116 students) and Darby 7-8 (48 students). See the Darby K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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