DeSmet School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Missoula, Montana 59802 · DeSmet Elem
#239 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#40987 of 50,301 nationally
About DeSmet School
DeSmet School is a public elementary located in Missoula, in the DeSmet Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 90 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 239th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 90.
There are 24 schools in Missoula; DeSmet School ranks 24th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for DeSmet School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near DeSmet School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
DeSmet 6-8
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
37 students · 0 m away
Hellgate Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
326 students · 4.9 km away
Hellgate El Intermediate
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 4–6
517 students · 5.0 km away
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
305 students · 5.1 km away
Hellgate El Primary Grades
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
316 students · 5.2 km away
Hawthorne School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 7.9 km away
Lowell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 8.6 km away
Target Range School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students · 9.4 km away
Target Range 7-8
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
134 students · 9.4 km away
Franklin School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Twin Bridges School
Twin Bridges · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
90 students
Alberton Elementary
Alberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
89 students
Charlo Elementary
Charlo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
89 students
White Sulphur Springs El
White Sulphur Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
91 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
88 students
Fort Shaw Elem School
Fort Shaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
88 students
Frequently asked questions
Is DeSmet School a good school?
DeSmet School has a Success Index (US) of 26.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #239 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does DeSmet School rank in Montana?
DeSmet School ranks #239 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #40987 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend DeSmet School?
DeSmet School had 90 students in 2025.
Is DeSmet School a elementary school or a high school?
DeSmet School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near DeSmet School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of DeSmet School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.