DeSmet School

Summary:

DeSmet School is an elementary school located in Missoula, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 88 students. The school is part of the Missoula Elementary District, which is ranked 100 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

DeSmet School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading. In the 2022-2023 school year, 68.42% of DeSmet students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 56.16% for the district and 36.59% for the state. In reading, 55.26% of DeSmet students were proficient or better, compared to 56.16% for the district and 46.03% for the state. Additionally, DeSmet School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 8.4 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools, such as Rattlesnake Elementary School and Paxson School, which have ratios ranging from 11.6 to 17.4.

While DeSmet School has a higher percentage of White students (81.82%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 75-90% White students, it still maintains a diverse student population with representation from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. The school's consistent performance over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 54 and 217 out of 356 Montana elementary schools, suggests it is providing a stable and reliable education for its students. However, the school's performance in science proficiency, with only 28.57% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023, could be an area for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6355 Padre Lane
       Missoula, MT  59808


(406) 549-4994

District: DeSmet Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,376 Help


Students who attend DeSmet School usually attend:

Middle:    DeSmet 6-8
High:    Big Sky High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  92

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Asian:
4.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details DeSmet School ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), Asian (4.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DeSmet School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeSmet School is $20,376.
Schooldigger Rankings:

DeSmet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeSmet Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks DeSmet Elementary 100th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for DeSmet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.63 159th 217 26.7%
2005 70.82 60th 218 72.5%
2006 36.08 182nd 234 22.2%
2007 19.63 214th 230 7.0%
2008 22.87 175th 194 9.8%
2009 26.54 166th 190 12.6%
2010 31.72 196th 241 18.7%
2011 35.33 191st 247 22.7%
2012 29.49 199th 244 18.4%
2013 51.57 150th 246 39.0%
2015 56.55 135th 287 53.0%
2021 48.28 217th 356 39.0%
2022 86.78 54th 329 83.6%
2023 67.69 110th 332 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Open Quote Great small school. For some reason, it does not have a good reputation with the community. For parent and teachers involved with the school it is second to none. The teachers have the ability to know each child and work one on one with them as needed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for DeSmet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 97 97
1991 77 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 83
1992 79 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 84
1993 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1994 104 1 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 112
1995 98 0 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 108
1996 98 0 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 108
1997 82 1 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 91
1998 94 2 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 105
1999 101 2 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 85 6 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 102
2001 91 2 1 2 8 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 75 5 4 0 9 n/a n/a 0 93
2003 75 5 4 0 9 n/a n/a 0 93
2004 78 3 1 0 13 n/a n/a 0 95
2005 74 3 4 7 9 n/a n/a 0 97
2006 99 1 0 5 12 n/a n/a 0 117
2007 74 1 1 4 31 n/a n/a 0 111
2008 75 0 3 1 15 n/a n/a 0 94
2009 85 2 2 3 11 n/a n/a 0 103
2010 80 0 3 4 8 n/a n/a 0 95
2011 86 0 2 2 19 0 1 0 110
2012 81 0 2 2 15 0 0 0 100
2013 59 0 1 4 13 0 10 0 87
2014 72 0 1 11 5 0 5 0 94
2015 65 0 1 5 3 0 13 0 87
2016 68 0 0 2 5 0 10 0 85
2017 67 1 0 5 2 0 13 0 88
2018 57 0 1 7 5 0 13 0 83
2019 64 0 1 8 2 0 7 0 82
2020 63 0 1 8 1 0 2 0 75
2021 63 1 2 3 1 0 1 0 71
2022 68 0 3 2 2 1 6 0 82
2023 72 0 4 4 2 0 6 0 88
2024 79 0 4 2 2 1 4 0 92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DeSmet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 97 9.8 9.8 n/a
1991 83 4.0 20.7 0
1992 84 4.5 18.6 53.6
1993 114 5.8 19.7 50
1994 112 7.5 14.9 55.4
1995 108 7.5 14.4 46.3
1996 108 7.5 14.4 46.3
1997 91 8.4 10.8 44
1998 105 8.3 12.7 49.5
1999 112 8.2 13.7 53.6
2000 102 8.1 12.6 72.5
2001 104 8.5 12.2 69.2
2002 93 8.9 10.4 73.1
2003 93 8.9 10.4 73.1
2004 95 8.4 11.3 73.7
2005 97 8.5 11.4 72.2
2006 117 9.3 12.6 66.7
2007 111 10.1 11.0 65.8
2008 94 11.2 8.4 71.3
2009 103 11.1 9.3 78.6
2010 95 10.9 8.6 76.8
2011 110 9.7 11.2 79.1
2012 100 9.6 10.3 58
2013 87 8.7 9.9 69
2014 94 8.7 10.7 67
2015 87 8.0 10.8 100
2016 85 8.0 10.6 100
2017 88 8.5 10.2 100
2018 83 8.4 9.8 100
2019 82 8.4 9.6 57.3
2020 75 8.5 8.7 82.7
2021 71 8.7 8.1 n/a
2022 82 9.7 8.4 n/a
2023 88 10.7 8.2 n/a
2024 92 9.5 9.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DeSmet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 97 9.8 9.8 n/a
1991 83 4.0 20.7 0
1992 84 4.5 18.6 53.6
1993 114 5.8 19.7 50
1994 112 7.5 14.9 55.4
1995 108 7.5 14.4 46.3
1996 108 7.5 14.4 46.3
1997 91 8.4 10.8 44
1998 105 8.3 12.7 49.5
1999 112 8.2 13.7 53.6
2000 102 8.1 12.6 72.5
2001 104 8.5 12.2 69.2
2002 93 8.9 10.4 73.1
2003 93 8.9 10.4 73.1
2004 95 8.4 11.3 73.7
2005 97 8.5 11.4 72.2
2006 117 9.3 12.6 66.7
2007 111 10.1 11.0 65.8
2008 94 11.2 8.4 71.3
2009 103 11.1 9.3 78.6
2010 95 10.9 8.6 76.8
2011 110 9.7 11.2 79.1
2012 100 9.6 10.3 58
2013 87 8.7 9.9 69
2014 94 8.7 10.7 67
2015 87 8.0 10.8 100
2016 85 8.0 10.6 100
2017 88 8.5 10.2 100
2018 83 8.4 9.8 100
2019 82 8.4 9.6 57.3
2020 75 8.5 8.7 82.7
2021 71 8.7 8.1 n/a
2022 82 9.7 8.4 n/a
2023 88 10.7 8.2 n/a
2024 92 9.5 9.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for DeSmet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $20,763
2022 $17,766
2023 $20,376

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DeSmet School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8288
 7.3%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White6472
 12.5%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about DeSmet School

DeSmet School ranks 110th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at DeSmet School are 86% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend DeSmet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : DeSmet 6-8
High : Big Sky High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 92 students attended DeSmet School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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