How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Helena Elem | Kalispell Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Helena, Montana | Kalispell, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 5,225 | 3,095 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Helena Elem | Kalispell Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,560 | $12,023 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.9% | 19.8% |
| State Revenue | 37.0% | 38.3% |
| Local Revenue | 41.1% | 41.8% |
Helena Elem
Federal State Local
Kalispell Elem
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Helena Elem | Kalispell Elem |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.5% | 84.8% |
| African American | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Helena Elem | Kalispell Elem |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 313.2:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.6% | 43.7% |
School Types
Helena Elem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Kalispell Elem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.