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Glacier Gateway Elem

440 4Th Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, United States

+1 (406) 892-6540

http://glaciergateway.org

2.8

Overall Rating

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Glacier Gateway Elem Overview

About This School

Glacier Gateway Elem is a public elementary in Columbia Falls, Montana, serving 471 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 32% proficiency in ELA and 24% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $62,205. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% female and 49% male. The demographic makeup is 86% White, 7% Two or More Races, and 5% Hispanic.

471

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts32%

Mathematics24%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Flathead County

Students per Counselor

471:1

Glacier Gateway Elem Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

32%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 55%State Avg: 44%

24%

Mathematics

City Avg: 39%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.7:1

State Avg: 11:1

471

Students per Counselor

Glacier Gateway Elem Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,205

City Avg: $50,290

State Avg: $47,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor471:1

Glacier Gateway Elem Student Demographics

Student Body

49.26%

Male

50.74%

Female

Total Enrollment: 471 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White85.99%

Hispanic5.31%

Asian0.21%

Black0%

Two or More Races7.01%

Native American1.49%

Glacier Gateway Elem Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Glacier Gateway Elem

Q: What is Glacier Gateway Elem?

A: Glacier Gateway Elem is a elementary public located in Columbia Falls.

Q: How many students attend Glacier Gateway Elem?

A: Glacier Gateway Elem has approximately 471 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Gateway Elem is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Glacier Gateway Elem

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Glacier Gateway Elem - Columbia Falls, MT

Quick Facts about Glacier Gateway Elem
School Name	Glacier Gateway Elem
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	440 4Th Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, Columbia Falls, MT
County	Flathead County
Phone	+1 (406) 892-6540
Total Students	471
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	2.8/10
ELA Proficiency	32%
Math Proficiency	24%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Glacier Gateway Elem

What is Glacier Gateway Elem?

Glacier Gateway Elem is a elementary public located in Columbia Falls.

How many students attend Glacier Gateway Elem?

Glacier Gateway Elem has approximately 471 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Gateway Elem is 14:1.

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