Eureka Elementary School

235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Eureka Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Eureka Elementary School's student population of 289 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Eureka Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#278 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
35%
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eureka Elementary School's ranking?
Eureka Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Eureka Elementary School often compared to?
Eureka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fortine School, Trego School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Eureka Elementary School?
289 students attend Eureka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Eureka Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eureka Elementary School?
Eureka Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eureka Elementary School offer ?
Eureka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eureka Elementary School part of?
Eureka Elementary School is part of Eureka Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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