MTPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Jim Darcy School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Helena, Montana|Helena Elem

Helena, MT 59601

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
486
Student:Teacher
19.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Helena Elem
Econ. Disadvantaged
9.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
45%
41th percentile in MT
Math Proficiency
26%
26th percentile in MT

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
20 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Worse than average in MT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
440
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
30
97% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.5
Nurses
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,752
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,857
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,966
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 39%Local 46%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.4%
Below 150% poverty line
3.4%
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Uninsured residents
5.0%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,011
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
967
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
312 (32%)
Specific Learning Disability
164 (17%)
Other Health Impairment
69 (7%)
Autism
59 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
30 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
10 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

473
Current enrollment
Stable(+1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Darcy School

Jim Darcy School currently enrolls 486 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MT.

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