- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forsyth, MT
Forsyth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forsyth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301116000303
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forsyth Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Forsyth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 159
- students enrolled
Forsyth Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Forsyth, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Forsyth Elementary School held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 301116000303 · Forsyth, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Forsyth 7-8 (33 students)
Forsyth Elementary School held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Forsyth Elementary School compares
Forsyth Elementary School 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Montana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$14,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Forsyth Elementary School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Forsyth Elem reports $14,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forsyth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forsyth 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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forsyth Elementary School
How many students attend Forsyth Elementary School?
Forsyth Elementary School has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forsyth, MT. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forsyth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forsyth Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Forsyth, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forsyth Elementary School?
Forsyth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Forsyth Elementary School rank among public schools in Forsyth?
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Forsyth, 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 Forsyth Elem?
Besides Forsyth Elementary School, Forsyth Elem also operates Forsyth 7-8 (33 students). See the Forsyth Elem district page for the complete list.