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Central School

PublicGrades -1–5
Helena, Montana · Helena Elem
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students284
Student:Teacher13.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch42%
Title INo
Central School
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 167
284
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
42%-9.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Central School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Helena, Montana. The school enrolls 284 students. It is part of the Helena Elem district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
284 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHelena Elem
County30049
CityHelena
ZIP59601
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300000500418

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment284

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %42%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)