Jefferson School

(406)324-2060

jefferson.helenaschools.org

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson School, located at 1023 Broadway in Helena, Montana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Helena Public Schools district. Historically significant, the building reflects the architectural character of Helena and has long functioned as a neighborhood hub for early childhood and elementary education. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing foundational academic skills and community engagement within a smaller, personalized school setting.

Today, Jefferson School is recognized for its commitment to student growth and its dedicated faculty who prioritize both social-emotional development and core curriculum standards. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood, the school provides a stable educational foundation for its students. Its central location in Helena allows it to remain deeply integrated into the city’s civic life, serving as an important institution for the families residing in the historic district and beyond.

245

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	7

White
209 (85.3%)
Hispanic
21 (8.6%)
American Indian
7 (2.9%)
Two or More
5 (2.0%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)324-2060
Website:	http://jefferson.helenaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 46