What grades does Prickly Pear Elem serve?

Prickly Pear Elem is a Primary school serving students in East Helena, MT. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Prickly Pear Elem located?

Prickly Pear Elem is located at East Helena, MT in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prickly Pear Elem?

Prickly Pear Elem has a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What schools are in East Helena, MT?

East Helena, MT is served by the local school district. Prickly Pear Elem is one of the Primary schools in the area.

MTPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Prickly Pear Elem — School Profile & District Info

Primary|East Helena, Montana|East Helena K-12

East Helena, MT 59635

School Profile

Grades

1–2

Enrollment

285

Student:Teacher

16.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

East Helena K-12

Econ. Disadvantaged

44.6%

Phone

(406)227-7700

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

320

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.75

Nurses

0.40000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,003

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,648

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,436

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 49%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.4%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

5.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

236

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

232

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

81%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

59 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

37 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

23 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

21 (9%)

Autism

12 (5%)

Intellectual Disability

4 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

269

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Prickly Pear Elem

Enrollment at Prickly Pear Elem stands at 285 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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