What grades does Glacier Gateway Elem serve?

As a Primary school, Glacier Gateway Elem serves students in Columbia Falls, MT. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Glacier Gateway Elem located?

You can find Glacier Gateway Elem in Columbia Falls, MT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Gateway Elem?

At Glacier Gateway Elem, there are approximately 15 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Columbia Falls, MT?

Glacier Gateway Elem is among the schools serving Columbia Falls, MT. The school is part of the local school system.

MTPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Glacier Gateway Elem — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Columbia Falls, Montana|Columbia Falls Elem

Columbia Falls, MT 59912

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

496

Student:Teacher

15:1

Locale

Town

District

Columbia Falls Elem

Econ. Disadvantaged

69.3%

Phone

(406)892-6540

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35%

14th percentile in MT

Math Proficiency

27%

31th percentile in MT

Chronic Absenteeism

26.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

27 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1

Worse than average in MT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

420

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

38.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,977

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,084

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,572

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 39%Local 48%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$625,129

+0.0% 1yr+51.6% 5yr

Kalispell, MT metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.3%

Below 150% poverty line

3.1%

Unemployment rate

8.8%

Uninsured residents

4.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

270

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

259

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

52%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

68 (26%)

Speech/Language Impairment

68 (26%)

Autism

27 (10%)

Other Health Impairment

12 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (3%)

Intellectual Disability

7 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

471

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Glacier Gateway Elem

Glacier Gateway Elem currently enrolls 496 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MT.

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