Jim Darcy School

jimdarcy.helenaschools.org

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jim Darcy Elementary School, located on Lincoln Road West in Helena, Montana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Helena Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their formative years can build a strong academic foundation. Known for its emphasis on student-centered instruction, the school integrates core curriculum standards with a focus on social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children to be responsible and engaged citizens.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to collaboration between staff, students, and parents. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, Jim Darcy Elementary works to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a positive school climate, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and fostering a sense of belonging that helps students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

470

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jim Darcy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	24
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	5

White
424 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (5.1 %)
Two or More
12 (2.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Helena Elem
Phone:	(406)324-1410
Website:	http://jimdarcy.helenaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jim Darcy School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jim Darcy School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	50.2%
Male	234	49.8%

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