Ekalaka 7-8

Ekalaka Elem
111 W Speelmon
Ekalaka, MT 59324
19 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Ekalaka 7-8 is a small, rural public middle school located in Ekalaka, Montana. Part of the Carter County School District, the school serves the local community by providing core academic instruction to students in the seventh and eighth grades. Its location in the remote southeastern corner of the state reflects a traditional rural educational environment where small class sizes and a close-knit community atmosphere are central to the student experience.

The school operates under the broader Ekalaka Public Schools umbrella, which emphasizes a commitment to fostering student growth within a supportive, small-town setting. By focusing on the transition between elementary and high school, Ekalaka 7-8 works to prepare its students for the academic and social demands of secondary education. For those interested in the school’s specific curriculum, extracurricular offerings, or district policies, the official website at [www.ekalaka.net](http://www.ekalaka.net) serves as the primary resource for community news and administrative updates.
19
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    18 (94.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (5.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ekalaka Elem
Phone: (406)775-8767
Website: http://www.ekalaka.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio