- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Eureka Middle School 5-8 held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 301008001000 · Eureka, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Elementary School (274 students)
Eureka Middle School 5-8 held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Eureka Middle School 5-8 compares
Eureka Middle School 5-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Eureka Elem reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~254 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.