At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
235
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
34%-22.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
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 235 students. It is part of the Helena Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
235 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 Enrollment235
White85.5%
Hispanic / Latino8.1%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
85.5%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
2.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.