- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Helena, MT
Four Georgians School
Federal NCES profile for Four Georgians School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300000500419
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Four Georgians School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Montana schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Helena · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 482
- students enrolled
Four Georgians School has class sizes larger than 96% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Four Georgians School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Helena, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Four Georgians School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 300000500419 · Helena, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: C R Anderson Middle Schl (962 students)
Four Georgians School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Four Georgians School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C R Anderson M
C R Anderson Middle Schl
962 students
- Helena Middle
Helena Middle School
701 students
- This school
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 Four Georgians School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Four Georgians School compares
Four Georgians School 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 57% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in Montana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Four Georgians School is more mixed than 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 Four Georgians School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C R Anderson Middle Schl | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Darcy School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossiter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Four Georgians School'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
- 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 other schools in Helena
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jim Darcy School
Standard public school
473 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Rossiter School
Standard public school
369 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Bryant School
Standard public school
288 students 16:1 students per teacher
Warren School
Standard public school
276 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson School
Standard public school
245 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Central School
Standard public school
242 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Four Georgians School
How many students attend Four Georgians School?
Four Georgians School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Helena, MT. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Georgians School?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Georgians School is 18.5:1, which is 57% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Four Georgians School?
The largest demographic group at Four Georgians School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Helena, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Georgians School?
Four Georgians School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Four Georgians School rank among schools in Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Four Georgians School ranks #11 of 11 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 schools in Helena on the city page.
What other schools are in Helena Elem?
Besides Four Georgians School, Helena Elem also operates C R Anderson Middle Schl (962 students), Helena Middle School (701 students), and Jim Darcy School (473 students). See the Helena Elem district page for the complete list.