Enrollment
276
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 300000500506
Warren School — Helena, MT
Federal NCES profile for Warren School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Helena Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Warren School reports 276 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 276 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Helena Elem spends $14,602 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.1% from local sources (property taxes), 37.0% from the state, and 21.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warren School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 69% in Montana — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,602
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 276 Top 78% in Montana — larger than 22% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300000500506
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 276:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Helena Elem, which includes Warren School.
$14,602
Per student
-32%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 21.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Warren School
How many students attend Warren School?
Warren School has 276 students enrolled. It is a other school in Helena, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren School is 14.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren School?
The largest demographic group at Warren School is White at 88.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Helena, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren School?
Warren School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.