How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Prickly Pear Elementary | Warren School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Helena, MT | Helena, MT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 269 | 276 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.1% | 55.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Prickly Pear Elementary | Warren School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,003 | $13,752 |
| District | East Helena School District 9 | Helena Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Prickly Pear Elementary | Warren School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 88.0% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 0.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Prickly Pear Elementary | Warren School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 325:1 | 306:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.2% | 29.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.