Top Rankings
Ekalaka Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 98 students in Ekalaka Elementary 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 Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
98 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ekalaka Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,398 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,398 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,398
$15,270
Spending / Student
$20,398
$15,359
Best Ekalaka Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ekalaka 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Speelmon
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ekalaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ekalaka Elementary School District?
Ekalaka Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 98 students.
What is the rank of Ekalaka Elementary School District?
Ekalaka Elementary School District is ranked #163 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ekalaka Elementary School District?
87% of Ekalaka Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ekalaka Elementary School District?
Ekalaka Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Ekalaka Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,398 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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