Enrollment
517
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Missoula, MT
Hellgate El Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Hellgate El Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301386001119
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hellgate El Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools.
- #20 of 23
- public schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Montana
- 517
- students enrolled
Hellgate El Intermediate has class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate El Intermediate ranks #20 of 23 public schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Hellgate Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301386001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hellgate El Intermediate compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hellgate El Intermediate
Hellgate El Intermediate is a large elementary school in Missoula, Montana, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Montana schools and 69% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 517 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hellgate Elem spends $11,930 per pupil, 38% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Missoula's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hellgate Elem Lower Grades (305 students): Hellgate El Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 15.3:1).
Hellgate Elem also operates Hellgate Middle School (326 students) and Hellgate El Primary Grades (316 students) alongside Hellgate El Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hellgate El Intermediate compares
Hellgate El Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 69% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 97% in Montana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Hellgate El Intermediate is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hellgate Elem, which includes Hellgate El Intermediate.
$11,930
Per student
-38%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 40.2%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hellgate El Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hellgate El Primary Grades | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hellgate Elem Lower Grades | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hellgate El Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Missoula
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~517 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hellgate El Intermediate
How many students attend Hellgate El Intermediate?
Hellgate El Intermediate has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Missoula, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate El Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellgate El Intermediate is 19.9:1, which is 69% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hellgate El Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Hellgate El Intermediate is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hellgate El Intermediate?
Hellgate El Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hellgate El Intermediate rank among public schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate El Intermediate ranks #20 of 23 public schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Missoula on the city page.
Is Hellgate El Intermediate a good school?
Hellgate El Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hellgate Elem?
Besides Hellgate El Intermediate, Hellgate Elem also operates Hellgate Middle School (326 students), Hellgate El Primary Grades (316 students), and Hellgate Elem Lower Grades (305 students). See the Hellgate Elem district page for the complete list.
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