Daly School

208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Daly School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Daly School's student population of 554 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
554 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Daly School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daly School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#344 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Daly School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daly School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daly School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Daly School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Daly School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Daly School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Daly School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Daly School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
86%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Daly School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Daly School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Daly School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Daly School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daly School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Daly School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daly School's ranking?
Daly School is ranked #344 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Daly School often compared to?
Daly Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victor School, Quentin Brown Primary K-4, Stevensville K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Daly School?
554 students attend Daly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Daly School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daly School?
Daly School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daly School offer ?
Daly School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Daly School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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