Eastgate School

Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Eastgate School's student population of 159 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Eastgate School is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
87%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
48%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Eastgate School?
159 students attend Eastgate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Eastgate School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastgate School?
Eastgate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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