Helena Flats Elem School District
School District · Kalispell, Montana
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,157
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,157
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Helena Flats Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Helena Flats Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Helena Flats 7-8
Kalispell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Helena Flats School
Kalispell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#139 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,157
$4,111 vs Montana median
District size
286 students
Typical than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Helena Flats Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena Flats 7-8 | 4.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Helena Flats School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Helena Flats Elem
Helena Flats Elem is a Kalispell, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 286 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $9,157 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Helena Flats Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Helena Flats 7-8, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.
In standardized testing, Helena Flats Elem students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Helena Flats Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Helena Flats Elem with test data.
Schools in Helena Flats Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Kalispell
- Total Enrollment
- 286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Helena Flats Elem?
Helena Flats Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Helena Flats Elem?
The average composite rating for Helena Flats Elem is 4.5/10. 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 Flats Elem?
Helena Flats Elem spends $9,157 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Helena Flats Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Helena Flats Elem is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Helena Flats Elem?
Helena Flats 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Helena Flats Elem with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What are the test scores in Helena Flats Elem?
Across schools in Helena Flats Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
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Compare Helena Flats Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
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- Kalispell Elem (7)
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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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