Enrollment
428
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Helena, MT
Radley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Radley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 300065500268
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Radley Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in East Helena · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 428
- students enrolled
Radley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Radley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in East Helena, MT.
School address
District: East Helena K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 300065500268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Radley Elementary School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Radley Elementary School
Radley Elementary School is a large elementary school in East Helena, Montana, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Montana schools and 51% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 428 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Helena K-12 spends $10,320 per pupil, 46% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among East Helena's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prickly Pear Elem (269 students): Radley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
East Helena K-12 also operates East Helena High School (563 students) and East Valley Middle School (471 students) alongside Radley Elementary School.
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 Radley Elementary School compares
Radley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Montana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$10,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Radley Elementary School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Helena K-12, which includes Radley Elementary School.
$10,320
Per student
-46%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 43.8%
Federal 17.3%
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 Radley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Helena High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Valley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prickly Pear Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastgate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Radley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in East Helena
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Radley Elementary School
How many students attend Radley Elementary School?
Radley Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Helena, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radley Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 51% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Radley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Radley Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in East Helena, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Radley Elementary School?
Radley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Radley Elementary School rank among public schools in East Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Radley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in East 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 East Helena on the city page.
Is Radley Elementary School a good school?
Radley Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. 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 East Helena K-12?
Besides Radley Elementary School, East Helena K-12 also operates East Helena High School (563 students), East Valley Middle School (471 students), and Prickly Pear Elem (269 students). See the East Helena K-12 district page for the complete list.
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