Very Good
#169 of 603 schools in MT
Top 28% in state
Libby Elementary School
Elementary School · Libby K-12 Schools · Libby, MT
A Libby K-12 Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
724 Louisiana Ave, Libby, MT 59923
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Libby Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Libby Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated907/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Libby), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,332
Median home value
$241,400
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Libby K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Libby Elementary School is listed in Libby K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Libby Elementary School
Libby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Libby, MT, part of Libby K-12 Schools, serving approximately 621 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Libby Elementary School
What grades does Libby Elementary School serve?
Libby Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Libby Elementary School?
Libby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Libby Elementary School rank in MT?
Libby Elementary School ranks #169 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Libby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Libby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Libby Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Libby Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Libby Elementary School a charter school?
No, Libby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Libby Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Libby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Libby Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Libby Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (406) 293-2763
- Area population (ZIP 59923)
- 9,885
- Area median age
- 54.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59923; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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