- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Darby School held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 300828000237 · Darby, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Darby High School (116 students)
Darby School held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.4 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Darby School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Darby School
170 students
- Darby High Sch
Darby High School
116 students
- Darby 7-8 48
Darby 7-8
48 students
What this shows Darby School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darby School compares
Darby 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 | 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 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
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
$15,285
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Darby K-12 Schools reports $15,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~170 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.