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Ekalaka Elementary School

Summary:

Ekalaka Elementary School is a small public elementary school in Ekalaka, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 62 students. The school is part of the Ekalaka Elementary District, which is ranked 203 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Ekalaka Elementary School has shown some strengths, particularly in mathematics, where 47.37% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.59%. However, the school's reading proficiency rate of 45.95% was slightly lower than the state average of 46.03%, and its science proficiency rate of 30.77% was significantly lower than the state average of 37.03%. The school's overall ranking among Montana elementary schools has fluctuated significantly over the past few years, from a high of 17 out of 287 in 2014-2015 to a low of 162 out of 332 in 2022-2023.

One notable aspect of Ekalaka Elementary School is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 8.3 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with very low percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, which may be a concern in terms of providing a diverse learning environment for students. Additionally, the school did not provide data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, making it difficult to assess the socioeconomic status of the student population and its potential impact on academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 106 E Park St
       Ekalaka, MT  59324

(406) 775-8765

District: Ekalaka Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,344 Help


Students who attend Ekalaka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ekalaka 7-8
High:    Carter County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Two or more races:
9.1%
American Indian:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ekalaka Elementary School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), two or more races (9.1%), American Indian (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ekalaka Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ekalaka Elementary School is $20,344.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ekalaka Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ekalaka Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ekalaka Elementary 203rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ekalaka Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.57 147th 218 32.6%
2006 50.09 136th 234 41.9%
2007 64.32 77th 230 66.5%
2008 84.68 9th 194 95.4%
2015 93.85 17th 287 94.1%
2021 76.21 94th 356 73.6%
2022 62.67 145th 329 55.9%
2023 55.94 162nd 332 51.2%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ekalaka Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 79 79
1991 67 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1992 64 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 69
1993 73 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1994 79 0 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1995 87 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 93
1996 87 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 93
1997 91 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 98
1998 92 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 95
1999 82 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 80 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 83
2001 74 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 78
2002 74 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2003 74 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2004 67 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2005 54 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2006 61 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2007 57 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 58
2008 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2009 56 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2010 47 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 50
2011 50 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 55
2012 51 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 52
2013 58 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 59
2014 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64
2015 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
2016 59 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60
2017 62 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 63
2018 62 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 63
2019 68 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 70
2020 70 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 79
2021 66 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 74
2022 62 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 72
2023 53 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 62
2024 66 0 0 1 3 0 7 0 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ekalaka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 79 9.0 8.7 27.8
1991 72 7.4 9.7 33.3
1992 69 7.6 9.0 20.3
1993 80 6.7 11.9 25
1994 89 5.7 15.6 38.2
1995 93 7.7 12.1 32.3
1996 93 7.7 12.1 32.3
1997 98 8.0 12.3 31.6
1998 95 9.5 10.0 31.6
1999 84 8.9 9.4 47.6
2000 83 9.1 9.1 43.4
2001 78 9.4 8.3 43.6
2002 78 9.2 8.5 47.4
2003 78 9.2 8.5 47.4
2004 71 9.2 7.7 42.3
2005 55 6.7 8.2 34.5
2006 62 6.9 9.0 43.5
2007 58 6.9 8.4 44.8
2008 56 8.0 7.0 42.9
2009 57 8.1 7.0 40.4
2010 50 7.6 6.5 54
2011 55 6.6 8.2 43.6
2012 52 6.4 8.1 61.5
2013 59 5.3 10.9 45.8
2014 64 6.3 10.1 43.8
2015 60 7.0 8.5 41.7
2016 60 8.0 7.5 48.3
2017 63 8.0 7.8 52.4
2018 63 6.0 10.3 55.6
2019 70 6.8 10.2 67.1
2020 79 7.5 10.5 63.3
2021 74 9.3 7.9 n/a
2022 72 9.1 7.8 n/a
2023 62 7.4 8.3 n/a
2024 77 8.0 9.6 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ekalaka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 79 9.0 8.7 27.8
1991 72 7.4 9.7 33.3
1992 69 7.6 9.0 20.3
1993 80 6.7 11.9 25
1994 89 5.7 15.6 38.2
1995 93 7.7 12.1 32.3
1996 93 7.7 12.1 32.3
1997 98 8.0 12.3 31.6
1998 95 9.5 10.0 31.6
1999 84 8.9 9.4 47.6
2000 83 9.1 9.1 43.4
2001 78 9.4 8.3 43.6
2002 78 9.2 8.5 47.4
2003 78 9.2 8.5 47.4
2004 71 9.2 7.7 42.3
2005 55 6.7 8.2 34.5
2006 62 6.9 9.0 43.5
2007 58 6.9 8.4 44.8
2008 56 8.0 7.0 42.9
2009 57 8.1 7.0 40.4
2010 50 7.6 6.5 54
2011 55 6.6 8.2 43.6
2012 52 6.4 8.1 61.5
2013 59 5.3 10.9 45.8
2014 64 6.3 10.1 43.8
2015 60 7.0 8.5 41.7
2016 60 8.0 7.5 48.3
2017 63 8.0 7.8 52.4
2018 63 6.0 10.3 55.6
2019 70 6.8 10.2 67.1
2020 79 7.5 10.5 63.3
2021 74 9.3 7.9 n/a
2022 72 9.1 7.8 n/a
2023 62 7.4 8.3 n/a
2024 77 8.0 9.6 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ekalaka Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $15,855
2022 $19,264
2023 $20,344

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ekalaka Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7062
 11.4%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White6853
 22.1%
Two or More Races27
 250%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ekalaka Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Ekalaka Elementary School.

Students at Ekalaka Elementary School are 86% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

Ekalaka Elementary School ranks 162nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ekalaka Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ekalaka 7-8
High : Carter County High School


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