Smith School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Helena, Montana 59601 · Helena Elem
#105 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#20361 of 50,301 nationally
About Smith School
Smith 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 217 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 105th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 217.
There are 20 schools in Helena; Smith School ranks 11th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Smith School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smith School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bryant School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.6 km away
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students · 1.8 km away
Jefferson School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students · 1.9 km away
Helena Middle School
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students · 2.3 km away
Helena Montessori Charter Schl
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
198 students · 2.4 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac EL
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 2.4 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
22 students · 2.4 km away
Mount Ascension Learning Ac HS
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
43 students · 2.4 km away
Central School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students · 2.8 km away
Helena P.A.L.
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Pine Butte Elementary Sch
Colstrip · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Plains Elementary School
Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
218 students
Kennedy School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
219 students
Southside School
Wolf Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
214 students
Big Timber School
Big Timber · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
222 students
Russell School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smith School a good school?
Smith School has a Success Index (US) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #105 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 Smith School rank in Montana?
Smith School ranks #105 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #20361 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smith School?
Smith School had 217 students in 2025.
Is Smith School a elementary school or a high school?
Smith School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smith School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smith School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.