KESSLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kessler Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Helena Elem school district, located in Helena, MT with about 267 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Kessler Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Kessler Elementary School at (406) 324-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1700
KESSLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Helena, MT with about 267 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Helena Elem
- Total Students:
- 267
- Teachers:
- 17.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 267 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KESSLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.