Kessler Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Helena, Montana 59601 · Helena Elem
#117 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#22148 of 50,301 nationally
About Kessler Elementary School
Kessler Elementary 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 235 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 117th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 235.
There are 20 schools in Helena; Kessler Elementary School ranks 14th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Kessler Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kessler Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
C R Anderson Middle Schl
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students · 1.7 km away
Capital High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students · 2.1 km away
Broadwater School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students · 2.2 km away
Hawthorne School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students · 2.8 km away
Four Georgians School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 3.1 km away
Helena P.A.L.
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students · 3.2 km away
Central School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students · 3.5 km away
Helena Middle School
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students · 3.9 km away
Helena Montessori Charter Schl
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
198 students · 4.3 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac EL
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Elrod School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
Box Elder School
Box Elder · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
232 students
Thompson Falls Elem Schl
Thompson Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
240 students
Pablo Elementary
Pablo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
229 students
Central School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Bonner School
Bonner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kessler Elementary School a good school?
Kessler Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #117 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 Kessler Elementary School rank in Montana?
Kessler Elementary School ranks #117 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #22148 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kessler Elementary School?
Kessler Elementary School had 235 students in 2025.
Is Kessler Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kessler Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kessler Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kessler Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.