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Prickly Pear Elementary School

2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
Prickly Pear Elementary School serves 272 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prickly Pear Elementary School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Prickly Pear Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Prickly Pear Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prickly Pear Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prickly Pear Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prickly Pear Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Prickly Pear Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prickly Pear Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prickly Pear Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prickly Pear Elementary School?
272 students attend Prickly Pear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Prickly Pear Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prickly Pear Elementary School?
Prickly Pear Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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