- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Helena, MT
C R Anderson Middle Schl
Federal NCES profile for C R Anderson Middle Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300000500886
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C R Anderson Middle Schl earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Helena · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 962
- students enrolled
C R Anderson Middle Schl has class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C R Anderson Middle Schl ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Helena, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
C R Anderson Middle Schl held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 300000500886 · Helena, MT Middle · MID · TRAD
962 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Helena Middle School (701 students)
C R Anderson Middle Schl held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
C R Anderson Middle Schl in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
C R Anderson Middle Schl
962 students
- Helena Middle
Helena Middle School
701 students
- Four Georgians
Four Georgians School
482 students
- Jim Darcy Scho
Jim Darcy School
473 students
- Rossiter Schoo 369
Rossiter School
369 students
- Bryant School 288
Bryant School
288 students
What this shows C R Anderson Middle Schl reports 962 students on the CCD universe file.
How C R Anderson Middle Schl compares
C R Anderson Middle Schl held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 962 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
962
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 83% in Montana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, C R Anderson Middle Schl is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Helena Elem reports $13,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C R Anderson Middle Schl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Four Georgians School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Darcy School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossiter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C R Anderson Middle Schl's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Helena
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~962 students)
Frequently asked questions about C R Anderson Middle Schl
How many students attend C R Anderson Middle Schl?
C R Anderson Middle Schl has 962 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Helena, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C R Anderson Middle Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at C R Anderson Middle Schl is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C R Anderson Middle Schl?
The largest demographic group at C R Anderson Middle Schl is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Helena, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C R Anderson Middle Schl?
C R Anderson Middle Schl has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C R Anderson Middle Schl rank among public schools in Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, C R Anderson Middle Schl ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Helena, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Helena on the city page.
What other schools are in Helena Elem?
Besides C R Anderson Middle Schl, Helena Elem also operates Helena Middle School (701 students), Four Georgians School (482 students), and Jim Darcy School (473 students). See the Helena Elem district page for the complete list.