For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 98 students in Ekalaka Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Ekalaka Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
98 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Ekalaka Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.40
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
85 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
87%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
13
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,398 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,398 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,398
$15,263
Spending / Student
$20,398
$15,352
Best Ekalaka Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ekalaka Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Ekalaka 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 W Speelmon
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Grades: 7-8
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ekalaka Elementary School District?
Ekalaka Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 98 students.
What is the rank of Ekalaka Elementary School District?
Ekalaka Elementary School District is ranked #201 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ekalaka Elementary School District?
87% of Ekalaka Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ekalaka Elementary School District?
Ekalaka Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Ekalaka Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,398 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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