- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hellgate El Primary Grades shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 301386001127 · Missoula, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hellgate El Intermediate (517 students)
Hellgate El Primary Grades shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hellgate El Primary Grades in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hellgate El In
Hellgate El Intermediate
517 students
- Hellgate Middl
Hellgate Middle School
326 students
- This school
Hellgate El Primary Grades
316 students
- Hellgate Elem
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
305 students
What this shows Hellgate El Primary Grades reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hellgate El Primary Grades compares
Hellgate El Primary Grades is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,166
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
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 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Lewis & Clark School
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Hawthorne School
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Paxson School
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415 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chief Charlo School
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Target Range School
Standard public school
410 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~316 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.