Helena Elem School District
School District · Helena, Montana
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,752
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,752
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Helena Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Helena Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jefferson School
Helena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smith School
Helena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Warren School
Helena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#54 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,752
+$484 vs Montana median
District size
5,173 students
Much larger than Montana median
The short answer
Helena Elem ranks #54 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Helena Elem's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson School (8.9/10), Smith School (8.5/10), and Warren School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 24% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Helena Elem schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Helena Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Smith School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Warren School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Hawthorne School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Central School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Rossiter School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Four Georgians School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Helena Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | C R Anderson Middle Schl | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Kessler Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Helena Elem
Helena Elem is a Helena, Montana school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 5,173 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $13,752 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Helena Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Helena Elem students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Helena Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Helena Elem with test data.
Schools in Helena Elem
13 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Helena
- Total Enrollment
- 5,173
- Teachers (FTE)
- 319
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Helena Elem?
Helena Elem has 13 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Helena Elem?
The average composite rating for Helena Elem is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Helena Elem?
Helena Elem spends $13,752 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Helena Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Helena Elem is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Helena Elem?
Jefferson School is the highest-rated school in Helena Elem with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Helena Elem?
Across schools in Helena Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Helena Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Helena Elem has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.7%
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Compare Helena Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
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- Centerville Elem (5)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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