Thompson Falls H S

Thompson Falls, Montana — 1 schools

201
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,167
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Thompson Falls H S operates 1 public schools serving 201 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 183 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sanders County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,167 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 50.2% local, 46.2% state, and 3.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,316 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #126 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 244:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 43.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.9% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Thompson Falls High Schl accounts for 100.0% of all Thompson Falls H S student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Thompson Falls H S-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Thompson Falls H S student-counselor ratio is 244:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Thompson Falls H S chronic absenteeism rate is 43.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.7%
Federal
46.2%
State
50.2%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
126 / 141
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Sanders County county, where this district is located.

$769
Studio/mo
$878
1 BR/mo
$1,115
2 BR/mo
$1,337
3 BR/mo
$1,803
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,316
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Thompson Falls H S.

White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 3.8%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

244:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
43.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Thompson Falls H S

School Enrollment
Thompson Falls High Schl
183

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Thompson Falls H S?

Thompson Falls H S has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 201 students.

How much does Thompson Falls H S spend per student?

Thompson Falls H S spends $14,167 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #126 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Thompson Falls H S?

The average teacher salary in Thompson Falls H S is $66,316 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Thompson Falls H S?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sanders County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Thompson Falls H S?

Thompson Falls H S students are 86.9% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Thompson Falls H S?

Thompson Falls H S has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #126 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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