ROSSITER SCHOOL
Rossiter School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Helena Elem school district, located in Helena, MT with about 471 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Rossiter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Rossiter School, located at 1497 Sierra Road East in Helena, Montana, serves as a prominent elementary institution within the Helena Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban area on the northern edge of the city, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. It provides a comprehensive academic program designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also emphasizing the social and emotional development of its student body.
Beyond its core curriculum, Rossiter School is recognized for its dedication to creating an engaging learning environment that encourages student participation and personal growth. The school often leverages its location to incorporate local community values, focusing on creating a supportive space where families and educators work in tandem. With a commitment to preparing students for their future academic endeavors, Rossiter remains a staple of the Helena educational landscape, prioritizing both high academic standards and a positive, inclusive school culture.
For more information, contact Rossiter School at (406) 324-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 324-1500
ROSSITER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Helena, MT with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Helena Elem
- Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 24.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 471 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROSSITER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.