At a glance
Reported students
539
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
273.5
Daly School: 539 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 200
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.6:1
What the reported data says about Daly School
Daly School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Hamilton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hamilton K-12 Schools. NCES reports 539 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the Montana median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Daly School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.6%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hamilton K-12 Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
65 reported students
Hamilton Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
460 reported students
Hamilton High School
High · Grades 09–12
460 reported students
Bitterroot Polytech HS
High · Grades 09–12
87 reported students
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8
Middle · Grades 07–08
20 reported students
Public schools near Daly School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot Polytech HS High · Hamilton K-12 Schools | 09–12 | 87 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 Middle · Hamilton K-12 Schools | 07–08 | 20 | under 0.1 mi |
| Washington School Elementary · Hamilton K-12 Schools | PK–KG | 65 | 0.9 mi |
| Quentin Brown Primary K-4 Elementary · Corvallis K-12 Schools | PK–04 | 464 | 5.4 mi |
| CSD EL Rise Distance Academy Elementary · Corvallis K-12 Schools | KG–06 | 178 | 5.6 mi |
| CSD EL Rise Pathway Academy Elementary · Corvallis K-12 Schools | KG–06 | 0 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Daly School
What grades does Daly School serve?
Daly School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hamilton K-12 Schools.
How many students attend Daly School?
Daly School reported 539 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 523 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Daly School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 539 students and 34.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Daly School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Daly School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Hamilton K-12 Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Daly School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Daly School in?
Daly School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools, based in Hamilton, MT, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Daly School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bitterroot Polytech HS (under 0.1 mi), Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 (under 0.1 mi), Washington School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.