- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hellgate El Intermediate held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 301386001119 · Missoula, MT Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 19.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hellgate Middle School (326 students)
Hellgate El Intermediate held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hellgate El Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hellgate El Intermediate
517 students
- Hellgate Middl
Hellgate Middle School
326 students
- Hellgate El Pr
Hellgate El Primary Grades
316 students
- Hellgate Elem
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
305 students
What this shows Hellgate El Intermediate reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hellgate El Intermediate compares
Hellgate El Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Hellgate Elem reports $11,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~517 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.