Libby Elementary School

Libby K-12 Schools
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
582 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Libby Elementary School, located at 101 Ski Road in Libby, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in the heart of Lincoln County, the school operates within the Libby Public Schools district, which is committed to providing a supportive and comprehensive learning environment for students in their early academic years. The school’s location reflects the small-town character of Libby, offering students a setting nestled within the scenic beauty of Northwestern Montana.

Academically, the school focuses on fostering core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development, typically serving students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement, Libby Elementary plays a vital role in preparing young learners for their transition to the district’s middle and high school programs. Its presence in the community serves as a central hub for families, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education that encourages both individual achievement and school spirit.
582
Total Students
39.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    522 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.4%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Libby K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)293-2763
Website: http://libbyschools.org/les
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 379
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 39
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 94
Grade 6 81
Gender Ratio