Helena Elementary

The Helena Elementary School District in Montana consists of 13 schools, including 11 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The district is home to several standout schools, with Jefferson School ranking 5th out of 332 Montana elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating, making it the top-performing school in the district. Four Georgians School and the two middle schools, C.R. Anderson Middle School and Helena Middle School, also stand out as high-performing institutions in the district.

The schools in the district exhibit a range of student racial diversity, with the percentage of white students varying from 67.7% at Bryant School to 90.21% at Jim Darcy School. Spending per student also varies, from $8,249 at Jefferson School to $10,470 at Hawthorne School, with most schools spending between $9,000 and $10,000 per student. The student-teacher ratios range significantly, from a low of 9.1 at Central School to a high of 17.5 at Four Georgians School.

Overall, the Helena Elementary School District offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, with several standout schools that have consistently earned high rankings and ratings in the state. While spending and student-teacher ratios vary, the data suggests that higher spending does not necessarily translate to better performance, and that individual attention and support may be a key factor in student success.