Libby Elementary School
Tel:
(406) 293-2763
- Libby Elementary School serves 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Libby Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Libby Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Libby Elementary School's student population of 683 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 683 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Libby Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Libby Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #100 out of 718 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 2% | 11% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 87% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Libby K-12 Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Libby Elementary School is Libby High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Libby Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is W F Morrison School (16.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Libby Libby High School Grades: 9-12 | 359 students
0.7 miles
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802 0.7 9-12 359 - Libby Libby Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 177 students
0.8 miles
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802 0.8 7-8 177 - Troy W F Morrison School Grades: PK-6 | 203 students
16.1 miles
501 East Kalispell
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4321 16.1 PK-6 203 - Troy Troy 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 52 students
16.4 miles
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520 16.4 7-8 52 - Troy Troy High School Grades: 9-12 | 120 students
16.4 miles
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520 16.4 9-12 120
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