Kessler Elementary School

kessler.helenaschools.org

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kessler Elementary School, located in Helena, Montana, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Helena Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the early grades, typically focusing on building strong literacy and mathematical skills while providing a supportive community atmosphere. By emphasizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Kessler Elementary is known for its dedication to creating an inclusive and engaging school culture. The staff works closely with families and the local community to ensure that students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged. Through various school programs, collaborative teaching practices, and a focus on character education, the school strives to nurture both the intellectual and personal development of every child who walks through its doors.

235

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kessler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	7

White
201 (85.5%)
Hispanic
19 (8.1%)
American Indian
7 (3.0%)
Black
5 (2.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Helena Elem
Phone:	(406)324-1700
Website:	http://kessler.helenaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kessler Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kessler Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	112	47.7%
Male	123	52.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - K