Warren School

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Warren School ranks 114 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Warren School is an elementary school in Helena, Montana, serving 304 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Helena Elementary School District, which is ranked 115 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Warren School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing both the district and state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's mathematics proficiency rate was 48.32%, compared to the district's 41.42% and the state's 36.59%. In reading, Warren School scored 44.3%, higher than the district's 52% and the state's 46.03%. The school also excelled in science, with a 46.81% proficiency rate, outperforming the district's 51.58% and the state's 37.03%. However, Warren School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 85% of students identifying as white, which may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools in the Helena Elementary district, Jefferson School consistently outperforms Warren School, ranking among the top 5-11 elementary schools in Montana. Other schools, such as Broadwater School and Central School, have similar or slightly lower academic performance, while Bryant School and Smith School have significantly lower proficiency rates. These differences may be attributed to factors such as student demographics and socioeconomic status.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2690 Old York Road
Helena, MT 59602

(406) 324-1600

District: Helena Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,083

Students who attend Warren School usually attend:

Middle:	Helena Middle School
High:	Helena High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

American Indian:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Warren School ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Helena Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (5.2%), American Indian (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Warren School is 18.4. 9 elementary schools in the Helena Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Warren School employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Warren School is $13,083. 7 elementary schools in the Helena Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Warren School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Helena Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Helena Elementary 115^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Warren School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	23.06	180^th	217	17.1%
2005	13.72	201^st	218	7.8%
2006	29.59	205^th	234	12.4%
2007	21.52	212^th	230	7.8%
2008	35.57	157^th	194	19.1%
2009	25.51	168^th	190	11.6%
2010	30.51	200^th	241	17.0%
2011	33.38	196^th	247	20.6%
2012	36.97	189^th	244	22.5%
2013	27.01	201^st	246	18.3%
2015	45.51	166^th	287	42.2%
2016	39.24	123^rd	191	35.6%
2017	51.21	56^th	109	48.6%
2018	53.63	55^th	116	52.6%
2019	60.49	48^th	123	61.0%
2021	66.63	131^st	356	63.2%
2022	83.56	66^th	329	79.9%
2023	67.32	114^th	332	65.7%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Warren School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	255	255
1991	257	0	0	0	23	n/a	n/a	0	280
1992	262	0	2	0	28	n/a	n/a	0	292
1993	283	0	1	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	292
1994	289	0	1	0	22	n/a	n/a	0	312
1995	310	0	0	6	24	n/a	n/a	0	340
1996	310	0	0	6	24	n/a	n/a	0	340
1997	283	1	0	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	300
1998	248	1	3	4	14	n/a	n/a	0	270
1999	244	1	3	3	25	n/a	n/a	0	276
2000	262	1	1	3	15	n/a	n/a	0	282
2001	258	1	1	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	275
2002	257	0	5	3	25	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	257	0	5	3	25	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	262	2	1	2	19	n/a	n/a	0	286
2005	258	2	1	1	19	n/a	n/a	0	281
2006	250	2	0	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	267
2007	241	5	0	1	15	n/a	n/a	0	262
2008	232	3	0	2	15	n/a	n/a	0	252
2009	251	4	0	4	13	n/a	n/a	0	272
2010	282	5	3	8	12	n/a	n/a	0	310
2011	269	2	1	8	9	0	0	0	289
2012	281	2	1	12	11	0	0	0	307
2013	290	1	1	9	11	0	0	0	312
2014	295	3	3	10	13	0	6	0	330
2015	290	2	3	9	14	0	5	0	323
2016	289	1	1	9	14	0	4	0	318
2017	289	0	1	9	12	0	11	0	322
2018	276	0	2	18	13	1	16	0	326
2019	293	0	3	13	8	1	13	0	331
2020	269	2	3	20	10	1	13	0	318
2021	250	2	1	22	7	1	11	0	294
2022	270	2	1	14	13	1	8	0	309
2023	269	2	1	15	12	1	4	0	304
2024	271	2	0	16	14	1	3	0	307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Warren School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	255	15.8	16.1	12.2
1991	280	14.5	19.3	21.1
1992	292	13.0	22.4	16.8
1993	292	14.0	20.9	23.6
1994	312	14.5	21.5	18.9
1995	340	15.8	21.5	23.2
1996	340	15.8	21.5	23.2
1997	300	16.2	18.5	24.3
1998	270	14.4	18.8	25.9
1999	276	15.5	17.8	37.3
2000	282	15.7	18.0	28.7
2001	275	15.0	18.3	38.9
2002	290	13.0	22.3	36.9
2003	290	13.0	22.3	36.9
2004	286	16.3	17.5	45.5
2005	281	18.4	15.3	46.6
2006	267	17.3	15.4	49.4
2007	262	16.3	16.1	57.6
2008	252	18.9	13.3	47.2
2009	272	16.9	16.1	48.2
2010	310	19.3	16.0	44.8
2011	289	19.3	14.9	46.7
2012	307	19.6	15.6	41
2013	312	20.0	15.6	47.4
2014	330	19.9	16.5	50
2015	323	20.0	16.1	48
2016	318	18.0	17.6	50.6
2017	322	19.4	16.5	44.4
2018	326	20.4	15.9	38
2019	331	18.5	17.8	39.6
2020	318	18.6	17.0	34
2021	294	20.6	14.2	n/a
2022	309	19.8	15.5	n/a
2023	304	21.6	14.0	n/a
2024	307	16.6	18.4	30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Warren School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	255	15.8	16.1	12.2
1991	280	14.5	19.3	21.1
1992	292	13.0	22.4	16.8
1993	292	14.0	20.9	23.6
1994	312	14.5	21.5	18.9
1995	340	15.8	21.5	23.2
1996	340	15.8	21.5	23.2
1997	300	16.2	18.5	24.3
1998	270	14.4	18.8	25.9
1999	276	15.5	17.8	37.3
2000	282	15.7	18.0	28.7
2001	275	15.0	18.3	38.9
2002	290	13.0	22.3	36.9
2003	290	13.0	22.3	36.9
2004	286	16.3	17.5	45.5
2005	281	18.4	15.3	46.6
2006	267	17.3	15.4	49.4
2007	262	16.3	16.1	57.6
2008	252	18.9	13.3	47.2
2009	272	16.9	16.1	48.2
2010	310	19.3	16.0	44.8
2011	289	19.3	14.9	46.7
2012	307	19.6	15.6	41
2013	312	20.0	15.6	47.4
2014	330	19.9	16.5	50
2015	323	20.0	16.1	48
2016	318	18.0	17.6	50.6
2017	322	19.4	16.5	44.4
2018	326	20.4	15.9	38
2019	331	18.5	17.8	39.6
2020	318	18.6	17.0	34
2021	294	20.6	14.2	n/a
2022	309	19.8	15.5	n/a
2023	304	21.6	14.0	n/a
2024	307	16.6	18.4	30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Warren School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,886
2021	$12,640
2022	$13,643
2023	$13,082

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Warren School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 114^th of 332 Elementary schools	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	331	304	8.2%
African American	0	2
American Indian	8	12	50%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	13	15	15.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	293	269	8.2%
Two or More Races	13	4	69.2%

Schools Near Warren School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Warren School	Public	PK, KG-5	2690 Old York Road	Helena	59602	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1600	307	17	18.4	30.6%	271 (88.3%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	67.3	114^th of 332 public elementary schools	65.7%		83.6	66^th of 329 public elementary schools	79.9%	48	48.3	44.3	46.8	$13,083
Prickly Pear Elementary	Public	1-2	2520 Valley Drive	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7700	285	18	16.1	44.6%	237 (83.2%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.3%)								(n/a)				$11,531
Rossiter School	Public	PK, KG-5	1497 Sierra Road East	Helena	59602	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1500	370	24	15.4	25.4%	310 (83.8%)	8 (2.2%)	38 (10.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	60	142^nd of 332 public elementary schools	57.2%		57.1	164^th of 329 public elementary schools	50.2%	22	42.5	43.3	42.6	$13,483
Radley Elementary School	Public	3-5	226 E Clinton	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7710	421	23	18.1	40.6%	352 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.4%)								(n/a)
Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Poplar	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1230	284	21	13.3	41.5%	237 (83.5%)	4 (1.4%)	20 (7.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	57.9	154^th of 332 public elementary schools	53.6%		78.8	79^th of 329 public elementary schools	76.0%	75	38.7	49.7	37.3	$15,562
Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-5	1529 Boulder	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1200	336	24	14.1	58.6%	236 (70.2%)	1 (0.3%)	59 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	27.9	260^th of 332 public elementary schools	21.7%		45.5	215^th of 329 public elementary schools	34.7%	45	25.9	29.5	28.6	$13,787
Eastgate School	Public	PK-K	4010 Gradestake	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7770	149	12	12.4	41.6%	118 (79.2%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.4%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (10.1%)								(n/a)				$10,712
Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 5th Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1530	292	20	14.7	24.0%	203 (69.5%)	5 (1.7%)	67 (22.9%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	68.7	105^th of 332 public elementary schools	68.4%		87.3	46^th of 329 public elementary schools	86.0%	59	44.9	53.6	42.1	$14,115
Four Georgians School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Custer Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1300	459	27	17.0	18.3%	389 (84.7%)	4 (0.9%)	34 (7.4%)	6 (1.3%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	81.8	56^th of 332 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.1	88^th of 329 public elementary schools	73.3%	32	47.7	56.7	60.3	$12,106
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 Broadway	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2060	247	14	17.5	11.3%	214 (86.6%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.7%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	97.3	5^th of 332 public elementary schools	98.5%		98.2	6^th of 329 public elementary schools	98.2%	1	67.4	77.0	72.1	$13,437

Frequently Asked Questions about Warren School

Is Warren School a good school?

Warren School ranks 114^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Warren School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Warren School.

What district is Warren School in?

Helena Elementary

What schools do graduates of Warren School attend?

Students who attend Warren School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Helena Middle School
High : Helena High School

What is the racial makeup of Warren School?

Students at Warren School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian.

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