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Eureka Elementary School

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Eureka Elementary School ranks 263 rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

263^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Eureka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eureka, Montana, serving 274 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Eureka Elementary District, which is ranked 259 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eureka Elementary School's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 41 out of 109 Montana elementary schools in 2016-2017 (3-star rating) and 263 out of 401 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have also been mixed compared to the state average, with proficiency rates of 42.86% in ELA and 20% in Math in 2024-2025, while the state averages were 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. However, in 2022-2023, the school's Math proficiency rate was higher than the state average (58.04% vs. 36.59%). Notably, Eureka Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the 2024-2025 school year.

Compared to the nearby Trego School and Fortine School, Eureka Elementary School has a higher statewide ranking and rating, despite serving a more disadvantaged student population. Both Trego School and Fortine School have lower student-teacher ratios and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that they serve even more economically challenged communities. While Eureka Elementary School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, its unique strengths and areas for improvement present opportunities for the school to enhance its performance and better support its students.

274

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,168

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917

(406) 297-5500

District: Eureka Elementary

Students who attend Eureka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eureka Middle School 5-8
High:	Lincoln County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2011 → 34th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (31% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 38 percentile points since 2011

!Mathematics scores 17 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg36%

Montana avg40%

263^rd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

259^th of 387Eureka Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	37.0	263 of 401	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	73.8	87 of 332	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	109 of 329	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.0	181 of 356	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.0	58 of 116	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.1	41 of 109	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	31.9	140 of 191	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	51.2	152 of 246	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.6	162 of 244	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	68.5	69 of 247	72.1%	★★★★☆
2010	52.1	136 of 241	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.6	122 of 190	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.9	138 of 194	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	45.0	151 of 230	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	30.3	202 of 234	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	28.9	179 of 218	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	34.4	157 of 217	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics20%-17 vs state

★

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Eureka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	235 7th St. E.	Eureka	59917	Lincoln County	Eureka Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 297-5500	274	19	14.8	100.0%	232 (84.7%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.9%)	4 (1.5%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	37	263^rd of 401 public elementary schools	34.4%					(n/a)	42.9	20.0	$11,168
Fortine School	Public	PK, KG-6	358 Meadow Creek Rd.	Fortine	59918	Lincoln County	Fortine Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 882-4531	44	5	8.6	100.0%	42 (95.5%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.2	302^nd of 401 public elementary schools	24.7%		38.1	142^nd of 212 public elementary schools	33.0%	160	34.6	19.2	$15,906
Trego School	Public	PK, KG-8	64 Loon Lake Rd	Trego	59934	Lincoln County	Trego Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 882-4713	13	1	11.8	100.0%	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23.9	330^th of 401 public elementary schools	17.7%		15.6	185^th of 212 public elementary schools	12.7%	145	33.3	14.3	$18,665

Frequently Asked Questions about Eureka Elementary School

What district is Eureka Elementary School in?

Eureka Elementary

How many students attend Eureka Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 274 students attended Eureka Elementary School.

Is Eureka Elementary School a good school?

Eureka Elementary School ranks 263^rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Eureka Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Eureka Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eureka Middle School 5-8
High : Lincoln County High School

What is the racial makeup of Eureka Elementary School?

Students at Eureka Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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