Enrollment
13
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HELMVILLE ELEM·NCES 301389000433
Helmville School
201 Schoolhouse Rd, Helmville, MT 59843 · (406) 793-5656 · Powell County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL13 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 31% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 23% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 15% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Montana average is about 47 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Helmville School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Powell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #364 of 421 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
13
-2 (-13%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 23
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
was 5.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 2.5 | 6.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 15 | 3 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 15 | 3 | 5.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 19 | 3 | 6.3:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 39 | 3 | 13.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Helmville School.
About Helmville School
Helmville School is a very small elementary school. Its address is in Helmville, Montana. Its enrollment is 13 students, spread over pre-K through 8. Across elementary schools in Montana, the average enrollment is about 167.
Helmville School is listed under Helmville Elem in federal data.
White students are 92% of those enrolled at Helmville School. Next come 8% Hispanic.
Helmville School has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 6.5:1. Elementary schools in Montana have an average ratio of 11.9:1.
Looking at the county, Powell County, median household income comes to about $66,923, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 2% of people live in poverty. The county has 9 public schools and about 702 students.
Ovando School, about 13.3 miles away, is the closest public school.
Helmville School has an NCES locale of Rural: Remote.
The school's student count decreased 13% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The school's ratio increased from 5.0:1 to 6.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Helmville School. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Powell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,053
Census ACS
Median income
$66,923
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
2%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
702 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Ovando School13.3 mi · 21
- Lincoln Elementary School14.9 mi · 88
- Lincoln High School14.9 mi · 44
- Lincoln 7-814.9 mi · 15
- Drummond School16.2 mi · 86
- Drummond High School16.2 mi · 70
Frequently asked questions
About Helmville SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Helmville School?
Helmville School enrolls approximately 13 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Helmville School serve?
Helmville School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Helmville School?
Approximately 6.5:1 students per teacher at Helmville School.
How diverse is Helmville School?
Helmville School reports a student body of 92% White, 8% Hispanic.
What district is Helmville School in?
Helmville School is part of Helmville Elem.
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