Hellgate El Primary Grades serves 292 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- 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 292 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hellgate El Primary Grades is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hellgate El Primary Grades?
292 students attend Hellgate El Primary Grades.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hellgate El Primary Grades students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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