Helmville School

Helmville Elem
201 Schoolhouse Rd
Helmville, MT 59843
16 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Helmville School is a quintessential example of a rural, one-room schoolhouse serving the small, close-knit ranching community of Helmville, Montana. Located in the heart of the Blackfoot Valley, the school operates as part of a multi-district system that emphasizes a personalized, community-oriented approach to education. Because of its remote setting, the school functions as a vital social hub, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding agricultural families.

Education at Helmville is characterized by small class sizes and multi-grade instruction, which fosters a collaborative learning environment where students often receive more individualized attention than in larger urban schools. By maintaining a traditional atmosphere while integrating modern curriculum requirements, the school prepares students for the transition to larger regional middle and high schools. It remains a hallmark of Montana’s rural educational identity, prioritizing a supportive, tight-knit environment that bridges the gap between local heritage and academic preparation.
16
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (93.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (6.2 %)
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: Helmville Elem
Phone: (406)793-5656
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 1
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 2
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio