Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Four Georgians School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Four Georgians School serves the southern part of Helena, MT, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles and the furthest edge located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Four Georgians School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Four Georgians School's student population of 482 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Four Georgians School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Four Georgians School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Four Georgians School's ranking?
Four Georgians School is ranked #216 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Four Georgians School often compared to?
Four Georgians Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Darcy School, Rossiter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Four Georgians School?
482 students attend Four Georgians School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Four Georgians School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Four Georgians School?
Four Georgians School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Four Georgians School offer ?
Four Georgians School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Four Georgians School part of?
Four Georgians School is part of Helena Elementary School District.
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