Jefferson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Helena, Montana 59601 · Helena Elem
#27 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#8023 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary located in Helena, in the Helena Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 245 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 27th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 245.
There are 20 schools in Helena; Jefferson School ranks 2nd of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students · 1.2 km away
Helena Middle School
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students · 1.3 km away
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students · 1.3 km away
Bryant School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.6 km away
Helena P.A.L.
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students · 1.6 km away
Smith School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 1.9 km away
Hawthorne School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students · 1.9 km away
Helena Montessori Charter Schl
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
198 students · 2.3 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac EL
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 2.3 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
22 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Fred W Graff School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
245 students
Ennis School
Ennis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
244 students
Malta K-5
Malta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students
Jefferson School
Glendive · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
247 students
Cherry Valley School
Polson · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
243 students
Central School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson School a good school?
Jefferson School has a Success Index (US) of 74.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #27 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson School rank in Montana?
Jefferson School ranks #27 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #8023 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School had 245 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.