Hellgate El Primary Grades serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hellgate El Primary Grades ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hellgate El Primary Grades's student population of 311 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hellgate El Primary Grades is 0.36, 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
1%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hellgate El Primary Grades?
311 students attend Hellgate El Primary Grades.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hellgate El Primary Grades students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hellgate El Primary Grades?
Hellgate El Primary Grades has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hellgate El Primary Grades offer ?
Hellgate El Primary Grades offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Hellgate El Primary Grades part of?
Hellgate El Primary Grades is part of Hellgate Elementary School District.
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