- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eureka, MT
Eureka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eureka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301008000279
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 274
- students enrolled
Eureka Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eureka, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Eureka Elementary School grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 301008000279 · Eureka, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Middle School 5-8 (254 students)
Eureka Elementary School grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Eureka Elementary School compares
Eureka Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 71% in Montana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Eureka Elementary School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Eureka Elem reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eureka Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Middle School 5-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eureka Elementary School
How many students attend Eureka Elementary School?
Eureka Elementary School has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eureka, MT. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eureka Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Eureka, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka Elementary School?
Eureka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eureka Elementary School rank among public schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eureka, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Eureka Elem?
Besides Eureka Elementary School, Eureka Elem also operates Eureka Middle School 5-8 (254 students). See the Eureka Elem district page for the complete list.