Jim Darcy School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Helena, Montana 59602 · Helena Elem
#103 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#20207 of 50,301 nationally
About Jim Darcy School
Jim Darcy School is a public elementary located in Helena, in the Helena Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 473 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 103rd of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 473.
There are 20 schools in Helena; Jim Darcy School ranks 9th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.9
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 Jim Darcy School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jim Darcy School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rossiter School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 5.1 km away
Warren School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students · 9.5 km away
Four Georgians School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 9.9 km away
Capital High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students · 10 km away
Helena Montessori Charter Schl
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
198 students · 11 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac EL
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 11 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
22 students · 11 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac HS
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
43 students · 11 km away
Broadwater School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students · 11 km away
Kessler Elementary School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Glacier Gateway Elem
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Elder Grove School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Four Georgians School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Morning Star School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Quentin Brown Primary K-4
Corvallis · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
464 students
Ruder Elementary
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jim Darcy School a good school?
Jim Darcy School has a Success Index (US) of 57.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #103 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 Jim Darcy School rank in Montana?
Jim Darcy School ranks #103 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #20207 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jim Darcy School?
Jim Darcy School had 473 students in 2025.
Is Jim Darcy School a elementary school or a high school?
Jim Darcy School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jim Darcy School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jim Darcy School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.