District Overview
Located in a small suburban setting within the greater Helena metropolitan area, East Helena K-12 operates as an active, traditional public school district in Montana. Headquartered at 226 E Clinton in East Helena (MT 59635), the district delivers a complete educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across its seven operational schools. Serving a total enrollment of nearly 2,000 students—with 1,972 children currently enrolled—the district plays a central role in preparing local youth for post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding community.

To foster a supportive and effective learning environment, East Helena K-12 relies on a robust workforce comprising over 441 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's instructional framework is driven by 214 FTE teachers and 39 FTE instructional aides, backed by an additional 188.6 FTE support personnel dedicated to operations, administration, and student services. This balanced staffing ratio ensures that students receive tailored academic instruction and comprehensive wrap-around care. For parents, students, and researchers seeking to connect or learn more about the district's offerings, community outreach and administrative details are available by calling (406) 227-7700 or visiting their official website at www.ehps.k12.mt.us.
7
Total Schools
1,972
Total Students
214.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Helena K-12
Demographic Student Count
White1,646
Hispanic135
Black2
Asian7
Two or More131
American Indian47
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    1,646 (83.5%)
  • Hispanic
    135 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    131 (6.6%)
  • American Indian
    47 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in East Helena K-12
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:7
Students:1,972*
Teachers (FTE):214.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.2
Schools in East Helena K-12
Found 7 Schools
Charter School 59 Students
Charter School 161 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
Charter School 269 Students
Elementary School 1st - 2nd
Charter School 428 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th