Enrollment
316
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missoula, MT
Hellgate El Primary Grades
Federal NCES profile for Hellgate El Primary Grades, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301386001127
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hellgate El Primary Grades earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 316
- students enrolled
Hellgate El Primary Grades has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate El Primary Grades ranks #11 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Hellgate Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301386001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hellgate El Primary Grades compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hellgate El Primary Grades
Hellgate El Primary Grades is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Missoula, Montana, enrolling 316 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 316 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Jeannette Rankin El (457 students): Hellgate El Primary Grades is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Hellgate Elem also operates Hellgate El Intermediate (517 students) and Hellgate Middle School (326 students) alongside Hellgate El Primary Grades.
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 Primary Grades compares
Hellgate El Primary Grades on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 60% in Montana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 74.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Hellgate El Primary Grades is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hellgate Elem, which includes Hellgate El Primary Grades.
$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 Primary Grades Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate El Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hellgate Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hellgate Elem Lower Grades | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hellgate El Primary Grades's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Missoula
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jeannette Rankin El
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
417 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Paxson School
Standard public school
415 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chief Charlo School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Target Range School
Standard public school
410 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hellgate El Primary Grades
How many students attend Hellgate El Primary Grades?
Hellgate El Primary Grades has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missoula, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate El Primary Grades?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellgate El Primary Grades is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hellgate El Primary Grades?
The largest demographic group at Hellgate El Primary Grades is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hellgate El Primary Grades?
Hellgate El Primary Grades has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Primary Grades rank among schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate El Primary Grades ranks #11 of 12 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 schools in Missoula on the city page.
Is Hellgate El Primary Grades a good school?
Hellgate El Primary Grades earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Primary Grades, Hellgate Elem also operates Hellgate El Intermediate (517 students), Hellgate Middle School (326 students), and Hellgate Elem Lower Grades (305 students). See the Hellgate Elem district page for the complete list.
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