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Four Georgians School

555 Custer Avenue, Helena, MT 59601 · (406) 324-1300 · Lewis and Clark County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL482 STUDENTS
Enrollment
482
Elementary
DISTRICT 285 · STATE 167
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
149 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
12
Kindergarten
79
Grade 1
69
Grade 2
80
Grade 3
83
Grade 4
83
Grade 5
76
Student demographics
White
40584%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
378%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
153%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
122%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 10%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25854%
Female
22446%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
47.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
42.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
482
-6 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 16.4:1
% White
84%
was 88%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Four Georgians School

As a sizable K-5 school in Helena, Montana, Four Georgians School works with 482 students from grades pre-K through 5, operated by Helena Elem. Enrollment runs roughly 189% larger than the state mean of about 167.

Four Georgians School is one of 15 schools operated by Helena Elem, a district that educates 5,100 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Four Georgians School reports that nearly all students (84%) are White. The remainder is composed of 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 2% Native American.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.9:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Four Georgians School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 31% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Lewis and Clark County) reports that median household earnings sit near $78,237, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Four Georgians School is one of 36 public schools in Lewis and Clark County (combined enrollment of about 9,786 students).

Capital High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Four Georgians School operates from a metropolitan location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count changed only slightly: 488 students in 2018 compared to 482 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Four Georgians School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Lewis and Clark County at a glance

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Population
73,464
Census ACS
Median income
$78,237
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
9,786 students

Quick facts

School name
Four Georgians School
District
Helena Elem
Address
555 Custer Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
Phone
(406) 324-1300
County
Lewis and Clark County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
482
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
149 (31%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
300000500419
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Four Georgians School
How large is Four Georgians School?
Four Georgians School enrolls approximately 482 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Four Georgians School serve?
Four Georgians School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Georgians School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Four Georgians School is approximately 16.9:1 (29 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Four Georgians School?
Four Georgians School reports a student body of 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Four Georgians School?
Four Georgians School is overseen by Helena Elem in Lewis and Clark County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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