East Helena K-12

East Helena K-12 operates in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, serving a town-based community of 1,952 students across five schools: three elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district experienced a 12.3% enrollment increase from the prior year, indicating growth trajectory in its student population. With 115 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

The district's per-pupil spending of $5,740 is substantially below Montana's state average of $11,207, representing approximately 51% of state average spending. The total operational budget is $20.9 million. Revenue composition shows reliance on local funding sources at 40.8%, with state contributions at 39.7% and federal sources providing 19.4%, demonstrating relatively balanced multi-source funding though with notable dependence on local resources.

The significant gap between per-pupil spending and state average suggests resource constraints despite recent enrollment growth. This spending differential may impact program offerings and operational capacity relative to better-funded districts statewide. The recent enrollment increase of over 12% combined with below-average per-pupil funding creates a context where resource allocation decisions carry particular importance for maintaining service levels amid growing student demand.