- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Missoula, MT
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
Federal NCES profile for Hellgate Elem Lower Grades, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301386000432
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools.
- #23 of 23
- public schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 305
- students enrolled
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades has class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate Elem Lower Grades ranks #23 of 23 public schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Hellgate Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301386000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 301386000432 · Missoula, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hellgate El Intermediate (517 students)
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hellgate Elem Lower 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
- Hellgate El Pr
Hellgate El Primary Grades
316 students
- This school
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
305 students
What this shows Hellgate Elem Lower Grades reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hellgate Elem Lower Grades compares
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 79% in Montana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Hellgate Elem Lower 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 Elem Lower 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 El Primary Grades | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hellgate Elem Lower 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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
How many students attend Hellgate Elem Lower Grades?
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate Elem Lower Grades?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellgate Elem Lower Grades is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hellgate Elem Lower Grades?
The largest demographic group at Hellgate Elem Lower Grades is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hellgate Elem Lower Grades?
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Elem Lower Grades rank among public schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate Elem Lower Grades ranks #23 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 Elem Lower Grades, Hellgate Elem also operates Hellgate El Intermediate (517 students), Hellgate Middle School (326 students), and Hellgate El Primary Grades (316 students). See the Hellgate Elem district page for the complete list.