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Prickly Pear Elem

PublicGrades 1–2
East Helena, Montana · East Helena K-12
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students285
Student:Teacher16.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch45%
Title INo
Prickly Pear Elem
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 167
285
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
45%-6.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Prickly Pear Elem is a public elementary serving grades 1–2 in East Helena, Montana. The school enrolls 285 students. It is part of the East Helena K-12 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
285 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–2
DistrictEast Helena K-12
County30049
CityEast Helena
ZIP59635
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300065501122

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment285

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %45%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)