Broadwater School

broadwater.helenaschools.org

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Broadwater School, located at 900 Hollins Street in Helena, Montana, is a long-standing fixture in the local educational community. As part of the Helena Public Schools district, the school serves as a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. Its location in a residential area of Helena reflects its role as a neighborhood-centric institution, designed to foster a close-knit academic community where local families can engage with their children’s early development.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the core academic and social development of its students within the Helena public education framework. Like many schools in the district, Broadwater emphasizes a balanced curriculum that includes foundational subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting character education and extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Broadwater School aims to provide a stable, enriching environment that prepares young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

254

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broadwater School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	5

White
213 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (9.1 %)
Two or More
11 (4.3 %)
American Indian
5 (2.0 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
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)324-1130
Website:	http://broadwater.helenaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Broadwater School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Broadwater School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	129	50.8%
Male	125	49.2%

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