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Helena Flats School

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Helena Flats School ranks 209 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 48% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Helena Flats School is an elementary school in Kalispell, Montana, serving 253 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Helena Flats Elementary School District, which is ranked 174 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Helena Flats School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38.71%), Mathematics (37.6%), and Science (45.24%) all below the state and district averages, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Cayuse Prairie School (32.28%) and Russell School (45.28%). Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Helena Flats School, ranging from 15.2 to 17.7 students per teacher, is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Cayuse Prairie School (14.9) and Deer Park School (13.4).

Despite these challenges, the data suggests that there are opportunities for improvement at Helena Flats School. The school's performance in science assessments is closer to the state and district averages, indicating that there may be specific areas where the school can focus its efforts to improve student outcomes. Additionally, some of the nearby schools, such as Russell School, are performing significantly better on standardized tests and have lower student-teacher ratios, which could provide valuable insights for Helena Flats School to learn from and implement.

253

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,229

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 257-2301

District: Helena Flats Elementary

Students who attend Helena Flats School usually attend:

Middle:	Helena Flats 7-8
High:	Glacier High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Asian:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 15th percentile in 2016 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 48th (2025) from a 15th-percentile low (2016)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg41%

Montana avg40%

209^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

174^th of 387Helena Flats 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	49.6	209 of 401	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.4	169 of 332	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.5	250 of 329	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.0	220 of 356	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	20.9	163 of 191	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	35.2	196 of 287	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.7	145 of 246	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.5	111 of 244	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.0	128 of 247	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.6	113 of 241	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.8	85 of 190	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	19.9	178 of 194	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	30.6	200 of 230	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.6	158 of 234	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.2	154 of 218	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	48.2	125 of 217	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science45%+7 vs state

English Language Arts39%-4 vs state

Mathematics38%~ state avg

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Schools Near Helena Flats 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
Helena Flats School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	253	14	17.7	100.0%	238 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	49.6	209^th of 401 public elementary schools	47.9%					(n/a)	38.7	37.6	$9,229
East Evergreen School	Public	PK, KG-4	585 E. Evergreen	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1121	360	28	13.0	100.0%	294 (81.7%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (9.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.1%)	29.7	305^th of 401 public elementary schools	23.9%					(n/a)	27.3	28.8	$15,199
Edgerton School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Whitefish Stage	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-4040	509	30	17.2	100.0%	434 (85.3%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.1%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	65.7	127^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.3%					(n/a)	55.0	46.6	$11,252
Fair-Mont-Egan School	Public	PK, KG-5	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	115	10	11.9	100.0%	108 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	78.9	57^th of 401 public elementary schools	85.8%					(n/a)	58.3	55.0	$15,256
Deer Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	120	9	13.4	35.8%	114 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	73.5	81^st of 401 public elementary schools	79.8%		71.7	68^th of 212 public elementary schools	67.9%	13	55.9	50.0	$10,359
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	227 West Nevada	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3900	223	14	15.9	100.0%	189 (84.8%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	69.7	102^nd of 401 public elementary schools	74.6%					(n/a)	58.4	46.1	$13,590
Cornelius Hedges School	Public	PK, KG-5	827 4th Avenue E	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-4090	320	21	15.2	100.0%	269 (84.1%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.5%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.3%)	70.4	96^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.1%		54.6	110^th of 212 public elementary schools	48.1%	14	56.9	44.5	$13,819
Elrod School	Public	PK, KG-5	412 3rd Avenue W	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3700	237	15	15.7	100.0%	193 (81.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (9.3%)	42.7	244^th of 401 public elementary schools	39.2%					(n/a)	42.7	30.1	$15,326
Lillian Peterson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1119 2nd Street W	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-3737	344	20	17.2	100.0%	296 (86.0%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	65.2	129^th of 401 public elementary schools	67.8%					(n/a)	51.3	43.0	$10,736
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2155 Airport Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3400	415	25	16.6	100.0%	355 (85.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.3%)	54.5	185^th of 401 public elementary schools	53.9%					(n/a)	52.4	34.7	$11,574

Frequently Asked Questions about Helena Flats School

What schools do graduates of Helena Flats School attend?

Students who attend Helena Flats School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Helena Flats 7-8
High : Glacier High School

What is the racial makeup of Helena Flats School?

Students at Helena Flats School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Helena Flats School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 253 students attended Helena Flats School.

What district is Helena Flats School in?

Helena Flats Elementary

Is Helena Flats School a good school?

Helena Flats School ranks 209^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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