Enrollment
254
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, MT
Eureka Middle School 5-8
Federal NCES profile for Eureka Middle School 5-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301008001000
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka Middle School 5-8 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 254
- students enrolled
Eureka Middle School 5-8 has class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Middle School 5-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eureka, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eureka Middle School 5-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eureka Middle School 5-8
Eureka Middle School 5-8 is a mid-sized elementary school in Eureka, Montana, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Montana schools and 65% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eureka Elem spends $12,724 per pupil, 34% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Eureka Elem, also runs Eureka Elementary School (274 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eureka Middle School 5-8 compares
Eureka Middle School 5-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 65% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Montana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$12,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Eureka Middle School 5-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka Elem, which includes Eureka Middle School 5-8.
$12,724
Per student
-34%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 42.0%
Federal 28.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eureka Middle School 5-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka Middle School 5-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eureka Middle School 5-8
How many students attend Eureka Middle School 5-8?
Eureka Middle School 5-8 has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Middle School 5-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Middle School 5-8 is 19.5:1, which is 65% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka Middle School 5-8?
The largest demographic group at Eureka Middle School 5-8 is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Eureka, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka Middle School 5-8?
Eureka Middle School 5-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eureka Middle School 5-8 rank among public schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Middle School 5-8 ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Eureka on the city page.
Is Eureka Middle School 5-8 a good school?
Eureka Middle School 5-8 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eureka Elem?
Besides Eureka Middle School 5-8, Eureka Elem also operates Eureka Elementary School (274 students). See the Eureka Elem district page for the complete list.
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