For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 90 students in Ekalaka Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Ekalaka Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
90 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Ekalaka Elem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 340 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.38
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
79 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
88%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
419
# Students in K Grade:
9
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,922 is higher than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,211 is higher than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,922
$15,306
Spending / Student
$22,211
$15,395
Best Ekalaka Elem School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ekalaka Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Ekalaka 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 W Speelmon
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ekalaka Elem School District?
Ekalaka Elem School District manages 2 public schools serving 90 students.
What is the rank of Ekalaka Elem School District?
Ekalaka Elem School District is ranked #170 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ekalaka Elem School District?
88% of Ekalaka Elem School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ekalaka Elem School District?
Ekalaka Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Ekalaka Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,211 is higher than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
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