Darby School

Darby K-12 Schools
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
170 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Located in the Bitterroot Valley, **Darby School** serves the small, tight-knit community of Darby, Montana. As a K-12 institution, the district focuses on providing a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. Being a rural school, it acts as a central hub for the town, fostering strong relationships between students, faculty, and local families while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their individual goals.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, a trade program, or higher education. In addition to core academics, Darby School prides itself on offering a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that help develop well-rounded students. By leveraging its unique mountain setting and close-knit culture, the district aims to offer a high-quality education that balances traditional learning with modern educational standards in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
170
Total Students
12.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    150 (88.2%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Darby K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)821-3643
Website: http://www.darby.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 168
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 15
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 28
Gender Ratio