Total enrollment
130
+17 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Ekalaka
Montana · Public K-12
Ekalaka's public-school footprint covers 3 campuses with combined enrollment of about 130 students, averaging 43 per campus.
7-year change in Ekalaka
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County High School | High | 09-12 | 36 |
| Ekalaka 7-8 | Middle | 07-08 | 25 |
| Ekalaka Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 69 |
About Ekalaka
Ekalaka is a sparse Montana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 130 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Ekalaka is around 43 students, 75% lower than the Montana average of about 175.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 15%: 113 students in SY 2017-18 versus 130 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 99% to 89%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Ekalaka discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.