At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
316
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
32%-24.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–1
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Hellgate El Primary Grades is a public elementary serving grades -1–1 in Missoula, Montana. The school enrolls 316 students. It is part of the Hellgate Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–1
DistrictHellgate Elem
County30063
CityMissoula
ZIP59808
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301386001127
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment316
White74.1%
Hispanic / Latino7.9%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races10.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
74.1%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
1.3%
Asian
3.8%
Two+
10.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.