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Warren School

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Warren School ranks 188 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

188^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Warren School is an elementary school in Helena, Montana, serving 276 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Helena Elementary School District, which is ranked 179 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Warren School's performance metrics vary significantly from some of its nearby counterparts. While its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 58.33%. This is significantly higher than the nearby Helena Montessori Charter School (19.7%) and Smith School (35.48%), but lower than Bryant School (82.99%).

Warren School's statewide ranking has been quite volatile over the past 10 years, ranging from 48th to 188th out of Montana's elementary schools, with a current 2024-2025 ranking of 188th and a 3-star rating. This suggests that the school's performance may be inconsistent or subject to significant year-over-year changes. Addressing the school's high poverty rates and inconsistent statewide rankings could be key focus areas for improvement.

276

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,543

Per pupil spending ?

58.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2690 Old York Road
Helena, MT 59602

(406) 324-1600

District: Helena Elementary

Students who attend Warren School usually attend:

Middle:	Helena Middle School
High:	Helena High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

5.4%

American Indian:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 80th percentile in 2022 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 80th-percentile peak (2022) to 53rd (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

188^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 42% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Helena Elementary

179^th of 387Helena Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	54.4	188 of 401	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.1	54 of 212	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	114 of 332	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	83.6	66 of 329	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	66.6	131 of 356	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.5	48 of 123	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.6	55 of 116	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.2	56 of 109	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.2	123 of 191	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.5	166 of 287	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	27.0	201 of 246	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.0	189 of 244	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	33.4	196 of 247	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.5	200 of 241	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.5	168 of 190	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	35.6	157 of 194	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.5	212 of 230	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	29.6	205 of 234	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	13.7	201 of 218	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	23.1	180 of 217	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics41%+4 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

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Schools Near Warren School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics 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	276	18	15.5	58.3%	243 (88.0%)	4 (1.4%)	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	54.4	188^th of 401 public elementary schools	53.1%		76.1	54^th of 212 public elementary schools	74.5%	134	43.4	40.6	$12,543
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	269	17	16.2	43.9%	227 (84.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)								(n/a)			$11,096
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	369	21	17.4	36.3%	309 (83.7%)	8 (2.2%)	40 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	57.7	169^th of 401 public elementary schools	57.9%		62.8	91^st of 212 public elementary schools	57.1%	78	55.9	28.9	$13,609
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	428	21	20.1	44.4%	353 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.2%)	63.6	134^th of 401 public elementary schools	66.6%					(n/a)	47.1	47.8	$10,422
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	242	17	13.9	60.3%	190 (78.5%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (10.3%)	4 (1.7%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	56.5	174^th of 401 public elementary schools	56.6%		81.8	35^th of 212 public elementary schools	83.5%	139	46.9	37.9	$16,565
Helena Montessori Charter School	Public	K-5	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	198	11	17.8	19.7%	160 (80.8%)	5 (2.5%)	20 (10.1%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	65.7	126^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.6%					(n/a)	58.9	35.5
Mount Ascension Learning Ac Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	288	20	14.0	83.0%	204 (70.8%)	4 (1.4%)	48 (16.7%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	26.5	319^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.4%		27.9	168^th of 212 public elementary schools	20.8%	151	26.1	22.7	$13,947
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	161	13	12.3	32.9%	137 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.0%)								(n/a)			$12,797
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	217	16	13.5	35.5%	153 (70.5%)	6 (2.8%)	47 (21.7%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	59.2	158^th of 401 public elementary schools	60.6%		82	32^nd of 212 public elementary schools	84.9%	126	49.5	36.4	$13,714

Frequently Asked Questions about Warren School

How many students attend Warren School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 276 students attended Warren School.

What is the racial makeup of Warren School?

Students at Warren School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 1% African American.

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

Is Warren School a good school?

Warren School ranks 188^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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