Enrollment
582
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Libby, MT
Libby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Libby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301653000512
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libby Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Libby · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 582
- students enrolled
Libby Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Libby, MT.
School address
District: Libby K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301653000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Libby Elementary School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Libby Elementary School
Libby Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Libby, Montana, enrolling 582 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 582 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Libby K-12 Schools spends $11,799 per pupil, 39% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Libby K-12 Schools also operates Libby High School (363 students) and Libby Middle School (182 students) alongside Libby Elementary 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 Libby Elementary School compares
Libby Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 66% in Montana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$11,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Libby Elementary School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Libby K-12 Schools, which includes Libby Elementary School.
$11,799
Per student
-39%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 41.6%
Federal 32.2%
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 Libby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Libby Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Libby Elementary School
How many students attend Libby Elementary School?
Libby Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Libby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Libby Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Libby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libby Elementary School?
Libby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Libby Elementary School rank among public schools in Libby?
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Libby, 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 Libby on the city page.
Is Libby Elementary School a good school?
Libby Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana. 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 Libby K-12 Schools?
Besides Libby Elementary School, Libby K-12 Schools also operates Libby High School (363 students) and Libby Middle School (182 students). See the Libby K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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