Prickly Pear Elementary School serves 285 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prickly Pear Elementary School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prickly Pear Elementary School is 0.30, 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
16:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Prickly Pear Elementary School?
285 students attend Prickly Pear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Prickly Pear Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prickly Pear Elementary School?
Prickly Pear Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prickly Pear Elementary School offer ?
Prickly Pear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prickly Pear Elementary School part of?
Prickly Pear Elementary School is part of East Helena K-12 School District.
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