Prickly Pear Elementary School serves 244 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prickly Pear Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prickly Pear Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
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 Prickly Pear Elementary School?
244 students attend Prickly Pear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prickly Pear Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prickly Pear Elementary School?
Prickly Pear Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prickly Pear Elementary School offer ?
Prickly Pear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Prickly Pear Elementary School part of?
Prickly Pear Elementary School is part of East Helena K-12 School District.
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