Ekalaka Elementary School vs Gardiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 490 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ekalaka Elementary School
Ekalaka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
69 students
Gardiner School
Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
70 students
| Measure | Ekalaka Elementary School Ekalaka, Montana | Gardiner School Gardiner, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 267 | #15 of 267 |
| National rank | #17583 of 50,301 | #6245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 69 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 69 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Ekalaka | Gardiner |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 60.9).
- •Gardiner School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Gardiner School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Gardiner School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 49.3%).
- •Ekalaka Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.7).
- •Gardiner School is the larger school with 70 students compared with 69.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ekalaka Elementary School better than Gardiner School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner School ranks higher (77.8 vs 60.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ekalaka Elementary School and Gardiner School?
About 490 km in a straight line, between Ekalaka and Gardiner in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ekalaka Elementary School: 69. Gardiner School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ekalaka Elementary School and Gardiner School rank in Montana?
Ekalaka Elementary School is 89th of 267 and Gardiner School is 15th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).