Ekalaka Elementary School

Ekalaka Elem
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
62 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ekalaka Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Ekalaka, Montana, serving as the primary educational hub for the town and surrounding Carter County. As a small-town institution, it is characterized by its close-knit atmosphere and a commitment to providing individualized attention to its students. The school plays a vital role in the community, often serving as a focal point for local activities and reflecting the agricultural and tight-knit culture typical of southeastern Montana.

Academically, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while leveraging its small class sizes to foster a supportive learning environment. Because of its remote location, the school emphasizes a sense of place and community stewardship, preparing students for both academic advancement and life in a rural setting. It is a fundamental part of the Ekalaka school system, working alongside local secondary education to ensure that students in this sparsely populated region have access to consistent and dedicated instruction.
62
Total Students
7.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    53 (85.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (11.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ekalaka Elem
Phone: (406)775-8765
Website: http://www.ekalaka.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 9
Gender Ratio