Eureka Elem School District

430 9th Street
Eureka, MT 59917
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Eureka Elem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 475 students in Eureka Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Eureka Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
475 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Eureka 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MT)
#186 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Eureka Elem  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eureka Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eureka Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.38
# American Indian Students
11 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
421 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
89%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
43
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
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 $12,901 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,981 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart display total revenue of Eureka Elem  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart display total spending of Eureka Elem  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,901
$15,306
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Eureka Elem  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,981
$15,395
This chart display average spending per public school student in Eureka Elem  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Eureka Elem School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Grades: PK-4
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 238 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eureka Elem School District?
Eureka Elem School District manages 2 public schools serving 475 students.
What is the rank of Eureka Elem School District?
Eureka Elem School District is ranked #209 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka Elem School District?
89% of Eureka Elem School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eureka Elem School District?
Eureka Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Eureka Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,981 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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