At a glance
Reported students
84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
414
Missoula TEACH Academy: 84 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Missoula TEACH Academy
Missoula TEACH Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Missoula. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Missoula Elem. NCES reports 84 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Montana median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.7%) and Asian (15.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Missoula TEACH Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.7%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black9.5%
- Asian15.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Missoula Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Lowell School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Russell School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
Rattlesnake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Chief Charlo School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
414 reported students
Paxson School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Public schools near Missoula TEACH Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell School Elementary · Missoula Elem | PK–05 | 375 | 0.6 mi |
| Franklin School Elementary · Missoula Elem | PK–05 | 274 | 0.8 mi |
| Lewis & Clark School Elementary · Missoula Elem | PK–05 | 429 | 1 mi |
| Paxson School Elementary · Missoula Elem | PK–05 | 415 | 1.3 mi |
| Hawthorne School Elementary · Missoula Elem | PK–05 | 417 | 1.8 mi |
| Chief Charlo School Elementary · Missoula Elem | PK–05 | 414 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Missoula TEACH Academy
What grades does Missoula TEACH Academy serve?
Missoula TEACH Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Missoula Elem.
How many students attend Missoula TEACH Academy?
Missoula TEACH Academy reported 84 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Missoula TEACH Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 84 students and 4.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Missoula TEACH Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Missoula TEACH Academy is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Missoula Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Missoula TEACH Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Missoula TEACH Academy in?
Missoula TEACH Academy is part of Missoula Elem, based in Missoula, MT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Missoula TEACH Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Russell School (0.6 mi), Franklin School (0.8 mi), Lewis & Clark School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.