Enrollment
962
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C R Anderson Middle Schl compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at C R Anderson Middle Schl
C R Anderson Middle Schl is a large middle school in Helena, Montana, enrolling 962 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 962 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Helena Elem spends $13,560 per pupil, 30% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Helena's middle schools, it stands alongside Helena Middle School (701 students): C R Anderson Middle Schl is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16.3:1).
Helena Elem also operates Helena Middle School (701 students) and Four Georgians School (482 students) alongside C R Anderson Middle Schl.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C R Anderson Middle Schl compares
C R Anderson Middle Schl on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Helena Elem, which includes C R Anderson Middle Schl.
$13,560
Per student
-30%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 21.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~962 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is C R Anderson Middle Schl a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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