Helena Elem School District
School District · Helena, Montana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,752
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,752
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#80 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,752
+$484 vs Montana median
District size
5,173 students
Much larger than Montana median
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 6.3/10, Helena Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Smith School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Helena Elem students show an average math proficiency of 41.0% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.
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 6.3/10. 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?
Smith School is the highest-rated school in Helena Elem with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Helena Elem?
Across schools in Helena Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. 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 6.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MT
Compare Helena Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Lockwood K-12 (4)
- Baker K-12 Schools (4)
- Belgrade Elem (4)
- Corvallis K-12 Schools (4)
- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4)
- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
- Havre Elem (4)
- Hellgate Elem (4)
- Laurel Elem (4)
- Lewistown Elem (4)
- Malta K-12 Schools (4)
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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