- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Libby, MT
Libby High School
Federal NCES profile for Libby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 301653000518
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libby High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Libby · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 363
- students enrolled
Libby High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libby High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Libby, MT.
School address
District: Libby K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301653000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Libby High School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 301653000518 · Libby, MT High · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Libby Elementary School (582 students)
Libby High School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Libby High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Libby Elementa
Libby Elementary School
582 students
- This school
Libby High School
363 students
- Libby Middle S 182
Libby Middle School
182 students
What this shows Libby High School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Libby High School compares
Libby High 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Montana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Libby High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Libby Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libby High 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 high 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Libby High School
How many students attend Libby High School?
Libby High School has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Libby, MT. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby High School is 18.1:1, which is 53% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libby High School?
The largest demographic group at Libby High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Libby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libby High School?
Libby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 High School rank among public schools in Libby?
By Resource Investment Index, Libby High School ranks #1 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 High School, Libby K-12 Schools also operates Libby Elementary School (582 students) and Libby Middle School (182 students). See the Libby K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.