Central School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–5
Part of Helena Elem
1325 Poplar, Helena, MT 59601 · (406) 324-1230
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Academic performance
Math proficiency37%
State average 34.5%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 46.1%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
242Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
60%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K4
Kindergarten37
Grade 142
Grade 238
Grade 338
Grade 442
Grade 541
Students
White · 79%190
Hispanic · 10%25
American Indian/Alaska Native · 6%15
Two or more races · 2%6
Asian · 2%4
Black · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
276’20
291’21
319’22
284’23
242’24
Location
1325 Poplar Helena
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.