Serving 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ekalaka Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Ekalaka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
10%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ekalaka Elementary School's ranking?
Ekalaka Elementary School is ranked #354 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ekalaka Elementary School?
69 students attend Ekalaka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ekalaka Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ekalaka Elementary School?
Ekalaka Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ekalaka Elementary School offer ?
Ekalaka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ekalaka Elementary School part of?
Ekalaka Elementary School is part of Ekalaka Elementary School District.
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