- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalispell, MT
Helena Flats School
Federal NCES profile for Helena Flats School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301380000426
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helena Flats School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools.
- #12 of 13
- schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 253
- students enrolled
Helena Flats School has class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helena Flats School ranks #12 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Helena Flats Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301380000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Helena Flats School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 301380000426 · Kalispell, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Helena Flats 7-8 (40 students)
Helena Flats School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Helena Flats School compares
Helena Flats School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 65% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Montana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Helena Flats School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Helena Flats Elem reports $9,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helena Flats School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Flats 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helena Flats School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Kalispell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Edgerton School
Standard public school
509 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
East Evergreen School
Standard public school
360 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lillian Peterson School
Standard public school
344 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Cornelius Hedges School
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helena Flats School
How many students attend Helena Flats School?
Helena Flats School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalispell, MT. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helena Flats School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helena Flats School is 19.5:1, which is 65% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helena Flats School?
The largest demographic group at Helena Flats School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helena Flats School?
Helena Flats School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Helena Flats School rank among schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Helena Flats School ranks #12 of 13 schools in Kalispell, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalispell on the city page.
What other schools are in Helena Flats Elem?
Besides Helena Flats School, Helena Flats Elem also operates Helena Flats 7-8 (40 students). See the Helena Flats Elem district page for the complete list.