Ekalaka Elementary School

Located at 106 E Park St, in Ekalaka, Montana, Ekalaka Elementary School is a low-enrollment primary school that educates 69 students (grades pre-K through 6), run under Ekalaka Elem. Enrollment runs roughly 59% leaner than the state mean of about 167.

Across the 2 schools in Ekalaka Elem (94 students total), Ekalaka Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Ekalaka Elementary School reports that nearly all students (86%) are White. Other groups include 9% multiracial, 3% Asian, 3% Native American. Compared to Carter County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Ekalaka Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 49% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Carter County (around 58%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Carter County) records that the typical household earns roughly $54,167 per year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Ekalaka Elementary School is one of 6 public schools in Carter County (combined enrollment of about 146 students).

Carter County High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Ekalaka Elementary School operates from a countryside location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ekalaka Elementary School has climbed 10%, going from 63 students in 2018 to 69 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 98% to 86% across the same window.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.