- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Libby Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 301653000512 · Libby, MT Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Libby High School (363 students)
Libby Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Libby Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Libby Elementary School
582 students
- Libby High Sch
Libby High School
363 students
- Libby Middle S 182
Libby Middle School
182 students
What this shows Libby Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Libby Elementary School compares
Libby Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,407
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
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.
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
District finance for Libby K-12 Schools reports $12,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~582 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.