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Helena Elem

Montana · Public School District
13
Schools
5,225
Students
$14,602
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Helena Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 5,225 students across 13 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $14,602 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Broadwater SchoolPK–05254
Bryant SchoolPK–05291
Central SchoolPK–05319
Four Georgians SchoolPK–05455
Hawthorne SchoolPK–05202
Jefferson SchoolPK–05253
Jim Darcy SchoolPK–05470
Kessler Elementary SchoolPK–05238
Rossiter SchoolPK–05391
Smith SchoolPK–05290
Warren SchoolPK–05304
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C R Anderson Middle Schl06–081,067
Helena Middle School06–08691
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,602Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
41%
State
37.0%
Local (property tax)
41.1%
Federal
21.9%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (41%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,225
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Helena Elem?
Helena Elem has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,225 students.
How much does Helena Elem spend per student?
Helena Elem spends $14,602 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Helena Elem?
No, Helena Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Helena Elem serve?
Helena Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Helena Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Helena Elem is 47/100. 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.