Eastgate School serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastgate School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eastgate School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eastgate School?
178 students attend Eastgate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Eastgate School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastgate School?
Eastgate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eastgate School offer ?
Eastgate School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Eastgate School part of?
Eastgate School is part of East Helena K-12 School District.
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