Rossiter School

rossiter.helenaschools.org

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

369

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rossiter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	40
Black	8
Two or More	7
American Indian	5

White
309 (83.7%)
Hispanic
40 (10.8%)
Black
8 (2.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Helena Elem
Phone:	(406)324-1500
Website:	http://rossiter.helenaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rossiter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rossiter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	47.2%
Male	195	52.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th