Below Average
#476 of 603 schools in MT
Based on limited data
Prickly Pear Elem
Elementary School · East Helena K-12 · East Helena, MT
An East Helena K-12 elementary school serving grades 1st – 2nd.
PO Box 1280, East Helena, MT 59635
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MT statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prickly Pear Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,813/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Helena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,664
Median home value
$356,200
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Warren SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Montana City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Helena K-12
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prickly Pear Elem is listed in East Helena K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prickly Pear Elem
Prickly Pear Elem is a public elementary school in East Helena, MT, part of East Helena K-12, serving approximately 285 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 603 schools in MT. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prickly Pear Elem
What grades does Prickly Pear Elem serve?
Prickly Pear Elem serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Prickly Pear Elem?
Prickly Pear Elem has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prickly Pear Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Prickly Pear Elem is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prickly Pear Elem rank in MT?
Prickly Pear Elem ranks #476 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Prickly Pear Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Prickly Pear Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Prickly Pear Elem a charter school?
No, Prickly Pear Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prickly Pear Elem a Title I school?
No, Prickly Pear Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prickly Pear Elem?
44.6% of students at Prickly Pear Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lewis and Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (406) 227-7700
- Area population (ZIP 59635)
- 8,382
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59635; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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