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East Helena K-12

Montana · Public School District
5
Schools
1,952
Students
$12,652
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

East Helena K-12 is a public school district in Montana serving 1,952 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $12,652 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 59/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eastgate SchoolPK–KG178
Prickly Pear Elem01–02272
Radley Elementary School03–05440
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Valley Middle School06–08482
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Helena High School09–12580
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,652-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
39%
State
43.8%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal
17.3%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,952
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score59/100
StateMontana →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Helena K-12?
East Helena K-12 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,952 students.
How much does East Helena K-12 spend per student?
East Helena K-12 spends $12,652 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in East Helena K-12?
No, East Helena K-12 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does East Helena K-12 serve?
East Helena K-12 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for East Helena K-12?
The median opportunity score across schools in East Helena K-12 is 59/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.