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Ekalaka Elementary School

106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324

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Top 10%

Tel: (406) 775-8765

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Ekalaka Elementary School serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Ekalaka Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 74 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ekalaka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Ekalaka Elementary School's student population of 74 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

74 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ekalaka Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Ekalaka Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MT)

Overall Testing Rank

#63 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ekalaka Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ekalaka Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

11%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

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White

89%

78%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.38

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

43%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ekalaka Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ekalaka Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ekalaka Elementary School's ranking?

Ekalaka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

How many students attend Ekalaka Elementary School?

74 students attend Ekalaka Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Ekalaka Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ekalaka Elementary School?

Ekalaka Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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

What school district is Ekalaka Elementary School part of?

Ekalaka Elementary School is part of Ekalaka Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 74 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education