- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Radley Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 300065500268 · East Helena, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East Helena High School (563 students)
Radley Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Radley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Helena Hi
East Helena High School
563 students
- East Valley Mi
East Valley Middle School
471 students
- This school
Radley Elementary School
428 students
- Prickly Pear E
Prickly Pear Elem
269 students
- Eastgate Schoo 161
Eastgate School
161 students
What this shows Radley Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Radley Elementary School compares
Radley Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,003
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
Counselors1.2 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.
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
District finance for East Helena K-12 reports $10,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~428 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.