Average
#353 of 603 schools in MT
Based on limited data
Eastgate School
Elementary School · East Helena K-12 · East Helena, MT
An East Helena K-12 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
PO Box 1280, East Helena, MT 59635
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MT statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastgate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,813/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Helena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,664
Median home value
$356,200
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Warren SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Montana City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Helena K-12
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastgate School is listed in East Helena K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastgate School
Eastgate School is a public elementary school in East Helena, MT, part of East Helena K-12, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 603 schools in MT. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastgate School
What grades does Eastgate School serve?
Eastgate School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Eastgate School?
Eastgate School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastgate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastgate School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastgate School rank in MT?
Eastgate School ranks #353 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Eastgate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastgate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Eastgate School a charter school?
No, Eastgate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastgate School a Title I school?
No, Eastgate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastgate School?
41.6% of students at Eastgate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lewis and Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (406) 227-7770
- Area population (ZIP 59635)
- 8,382
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59635; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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