How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbus Elem | Helena Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, Montana | Helena, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 469 | 5,225 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbus Elem | Helena Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,080 | $14,602 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.3% | 21.9% |
| State Revenue | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| Local Revenue | 55.5% | 41.1% |
Columbus Elem
Federal State Local
Helena Elem
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbus Elem | Helena Elem |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.1% | 82.5% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbus Elem | Helena Elem |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 317:1 | 313.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.2% | 47.6% |
School Types
Columbus 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.