Eastgate School vs Prickly Pear Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastgate School
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
161 students
Prickly Pear Elem
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
269 students
| Measure | Eastgate School East Helena, Montana | Prickly Pear Elem East Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 267 | #118 of 267 |
| National rank | #8843 of 50,301 | #22247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 161 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | East Helena | East Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastgate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 54.2).
- •Eastgate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 43.9%).
- •Eastgate School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.8).
- •Prickly Pear Elem is the larger school with 269 students compared with 161.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eastgate School better than Prickly Pear Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Eastgate School ranks higher (73.6 vs 54.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eastgate School and Prickly Pear Elem?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between East Helena and East Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastgate School: 161. Prickly Pear Elem: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastgate School and Prickly Pear Elem rank in Montana?
Eastgate School is 33rd of 267 and Prickly Pear Elem is 118th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).