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Helena Flats Elementary School District

1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 students in Helena Flats Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51±¬ÁÏs in Helena Flats Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
286 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Helena Flats Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#210 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
37%
35-39%
46%
30-39%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,552 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,343 is less than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,552
$15,270
Spending / Student
$9,343
$15,359

Best Helena Flats Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helena Flats School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Helena Flats 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Gr: 7-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Helena Flats Elementary School District?
Helena Flats Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 286 students.
What is the rank of Helena Flats Elementary School District?
Helena Flats Elementary School District is ranked #260 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena Flats Elementary School District?
92% of Helena Flats Elementary School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helena Flats Elementary School District?
Helena Flats Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Helena Flats Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,343 is less than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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