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Libby Elementary School

Summary:

Libby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Libby, Montana, serving 625 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Libby K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 117 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Libby Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 91.52% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average of 36.59%. The school's academic performance, as measured by state test proficiency rates, is mixed compared to state and district averages, with 36.41% proficient in Mathematics, 36.41% in Reading, and 26% in Science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 30th out of 123 Montana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 232nd out of 332 in 2022-2023, with a current 2-star rating. In contrast, the nearby W.F. Morrison School has a more diverse student population and has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in core subjects.

While Libby Elementary School's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 14.8 to 15.4 over the past three years, the school's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $9,108, lower than the $10,937 spent per student at W.F. Morrison School. The lack of data on free and reduced lunch rates for Libby Elementary School is a limitation in this analysis, as this information could provide valuable insights into the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 101 Ski Road
       Libby, MT  59923

(406) 293-2763

District: Libby K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,841 Help


Students who attend Libby Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Libby Middle School
High:    Libby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Libby Elementary School ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Libby Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Libby Elementary School employs 42.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Libby Elementary School is $11,841.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Libby K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Libby K-12 Schools 117th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Libby Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.84 94th 217 56.7%
2005 55.75 108th 218 50.5%
2006 50.58 134th 234 42.7%
2012 49.48 154th 244 36.9%
2013 53.06 143rd 246 41.9%
2015 35.26 194th 287 32.4%
2016 39.59 120th 191 37.2%
2017 53.18 55th 109 49.5%
2018 64.37 38th 116 67.2%
2019 72.79 30th 123 75.6%
2021 67.41 127th 356 64.3%
2022 52.81 184th 329 44.1%
2023 38.07 232nd 332 30.1%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

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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Enrollment information for Libby Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 423 3 5 3 35 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 388 3 3 8 23 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 388 3 3 8 23 n/a n/a 0 425
1997 374 1 2 8 11 n/a n/a 0 396
1998 371 2 2 10 10 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 383 3 1 5 25 n/a n/a 0 417
2000 369 0 5 6 26 n/a n/a 0 406
2001 336 2 3 7 13 n/a n/a 0 361
2002 303 7 3 13 11 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 303 7 3 13 11 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 410 8 5 9 12 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 374 5 7 14 8 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 364 4 5 11 8 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 314 4 1 10 4 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 332 3 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 340 2 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 337 6 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2011 344 2 4 6 1 0 3 0 360
2012 585 2 8 14 4 0 16 0 629
2013 564 2 7 17 7 0 17 0 614
2014 562 1 6 15 8 0 29 0 621
2015 556 1 11 19 10 0 28 0 625
2016 532 1 7 25 9 0 41 0 615
2017 555 1 8 24 13 0 42 0 643
2018 595 0 9 31 12 0 36 0 683
2019 577 2 5 37 15 0 28 0 664
2020 600 0 4 33 12 0 23 0 672
2021 592 1 4 25 11 0 22 0 655
2022 575 2 3 26 11 0 27 0 644
2023 572 1 3 22 11 0 16 0 625

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 Libby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 469 19.2 24.4 23.2
1995 425 23.3 18.2 25.9
1996 425 23.3 18.2 25.9
1997 396 23.3 17.0 26.8
1998 395 22.8 17.3 26.1
1999 417 23.8 17.5 48.9
2000 406 21.8 18.6 43.8
2001 361 21.2 17.0 51
2002 337 21.1 16.0 43.9
2003 337 21.1 16.0 43.9
2004 444 30.6 14.5 62.4
2005 408 27.0 15.1 58.6
2006 392 29.6 13.2 64.5
2007 333 24.3 13.7 66.4
2008 345 24.0 14.4 65.5
2009 353 25.0 14.1 57.8
2010 352 26.0 13.5 62.5
2011 360 24.0 15.0 61.4
2012 629 38.5 16.3 64.2
2013 614 40.1 15.2 47.2
2014 621 38.5 16.1 60.7
2015 625 38.0 16.4 55.5
2016 615 41.0 15.0 56.6
2017 643 41.1 15.6 59.7
2018 683 41.6 16.3 61.1
2019 664 41.2 16.1 58.9
2020 672 41.5 16.1 54
2021 655 42.5 15.4 n/a
2022 644 41.9 15.3 n/a
2023 625 42.1 14.8 n/a

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 Libby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 469 19.2 24.4 23.2
1995 425 23.3 18.2 25.9
1996 425 23.3 18.2 25.9
1997 396 23.3 17.0 26.8
1998 395 22.8 17.3 26.1
1999 417 23.8 17.5 48.9
2000 406 21.8 18.6 43.8
2001 361 21.2 17.0 51
2002 337 21.1 16.0 43.9
2003 337 21.1 16.0 43.9
2004 444 30.6 14.5 62.4
2005 408 27.0 15.1 58.6
2006 392 29.6 13.2 64.5
2007 333 24.3 13.7 66.4
2008 345 24.0 14.4 65.5
2009 353 25.0 14.1 57.8
2010 352 26.0 13.5 62.5
2011 360 24.0 15.0 61.4
2012 629 38.5 16.3 64.2
2013 614 40.1 15.2 47.2
2014 621 38.5 16.1 60.7
2015 625 38.0 16.4 55.5
2016 615 41.0 15.0 56.6
2017 643 41.1 15.6 59.7
2018 683 41.6 16.3 61.1
2019 664 41.2 16.1 58.9
2020 672 41.5 16.1 54
2021 655 42.5 15.4 n/a
2022 644 41.9 15.3 n/a
2023 625 42.1 14.8 n/a

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 Libby Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,108
2021 $10,888
2022 $11,111
2023 $11,841

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Libby Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 332 Elementary schools
 45.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students664625
 5.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian1511
 26.7%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic3722
 40.5%
Pacific Islander00
White577572
 0.9%
Two or More Races2816
 42.9%

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Students who attend Libby Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Libby Middle School
High : Libby High School

Libby Elementary School ranks 232nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended Libby Elementary School.

Students at Libby Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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