Helena Montessori Charter School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helena Montessori Charter School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Helena Montessori Charter School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
2%
1%
White
81%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Helena Montessori Charter School?
198 students attend Helena Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Helena Montessori Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helena Montessori Charter School?
Helena Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helena Montessori Charter School offer ?
Helena Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Helena Montessori Charter School part of?
Helena Montessori Charter School is part of Helena Elementary School District.
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