Very Good
#166 of 603 schools in MT
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Hellgate EL Primary Grades
Elementary School · Hellgate Elem · Missoula, MT
A Hellgate Elem elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
2385 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59808
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 23 schools in Missoula.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
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hellgate EL Primary Grades 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Missoula), 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
$76,795
Median home value
$419,800
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Sussex SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Lowell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hellgate Elem
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,166NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hellgate EL Primary Grades is listed in Hellgate Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hellgate EL Primary Grades
Hellgate EL Primary Grades is a public elementary school in Missoula, MT, part of Hellgate Elem, serving approximately 292 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 603 schools in MT. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hellgate EL Primary Grades
What grades does Hellgate EL Primary Grades serve?
Hellgate EL Primary Grades serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Hellgate EL Primary Grades?
Hellgate EL Primary Grades has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate EL Primary Grades?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellgate EL Primary Grades is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hellgate EL Primary Grades rank in MT?
Hellgate EL Primary Grades ranks #166 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Hellgate EL Primary Grades's MySchoolScout rating?
Hellgate EL Primary Grades has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hellgate EL Primary Grades a charter school?
No, Hellgate EL Primary Grades is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hellgate EL Primary Grades a Title I school?
No, Hellgate EL Primary Grades is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hellgate EL Primary Grades?
35.3% of students at Hellgate EL Primary Grades 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (406) 721-2452
- Area population (ZIP 59808)
- 22,804
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 59808; 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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