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Eureka Elementary 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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 515 students in Eureka 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 Eureka Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
515 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eureka Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,899 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,050 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,899
$15,263
Spending / Student
$11,050
$15,352
Best Eureka Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eureka Elementary School District?
Eureka Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 515 students.
What is the rank of Eureka Elementary School District?
Eureka Elementary School District is ranked #172 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Elementary School District?
87% of Eureka Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eureka Elementary School District?
Eureka Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Eureka Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,050 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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