At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
248
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
21%-30.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Kessler Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Helena, Montana. The school enrolls 248 students. It is part of the Helena Elem 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
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)
Intimate school community
248 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHelena Elem
County30049
CityHelena
ZIP59601
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300000500337
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment248
White82.8%
Hispanic / Latino11.8%
Black / African American1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
82.8%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
1.7%
Two+
0.8%
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.