- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Helena, MT
Hawthorne School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300000500420
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Helena · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 183
- students enrolled
Hawthorne School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Helena, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hawthorne School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 300000500420 · Helena, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: C R Anderson Middle Schl (962 students)
Hawthorne School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne 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
- Four Georgians
Four Georgians School
482 students
- Jim Darcy Scho
Jim Darcy School
473 students
- Rossiter Schoo 369
Rossiter School
369 students
- This school 183
Hawthorne School
183 students
What this shows Hawthorne School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne School compares
Hawthorne 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 69% in Montana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C R Anderson Middle Schl | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Four Georgians School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Darcy School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossiter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne 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
- 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
Similar other schools in Helena
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Four Georgians School
Standard public school
482 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne School
How many students attend Hawthorne School?
Hawthorne School has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Helena, MT. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Helena, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne School?
Hawthorne School 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 Hawthorne School rank among schools in Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne School ranks #8 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 Hawthorne School, Helena Elem also operates C R Anderson Middle Schl (962 students), Helena Middle School (701 students), and Four Georgians School (482 students). See the Helena Elem district page for the complete list.