Franklin School vs Hellgate El Primary Grades
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Hellgate El Primary Grades
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
316 students
| Measure | Franklin School Missoula, Montana | Hellgate El Primary Grades Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 267 | #25 of 267 |
| National rank | #26483 of 50,301 | #7517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 274 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hellgate El Primary Grades scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 48.0).
- •Hellgate El Primary Grades does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 80.3%).
- •Franklin School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Hellgate El Primary Grades is the larger school with 316 students compared with 274.
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 Franklin School better than Hellgate El Primary Grades?
On the Success Index (US), Hellgate El Primary Grades ranks higher (75.7 vs 48.0 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 Franklin School and Hellgate El Primary Grades?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin School: 274. Hellgate El Primary Grades: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin School and Hellgate El Primary Grades rank in Montana?
Franklin School is 149th of 267 and Hellgate El Primary Grades is 25th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).