How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Billings Elem | Helena Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Billings, Montana | Helena, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 10,988 | 5,225 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Billings Elem | Helena Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,071 | $14,602 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.1% | 21.9% |
| State Revenue | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Local Revenue | 36.9% | 41.1% |
Billings Elem
Federal State Local
Helena Elem
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Billings Elem | Helena Elem |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.1% | 82.5% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.0% | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Billings Elem | Helena Elem |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 344.6:1 | 313.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.5% | 47.6% |
School Types
Billings Elem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Helena Elem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.