- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thompson Falls, MT
Thompson Falls Elem Schl
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Falls Elem Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302607000737
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Falls Elem Schl earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thompson Falls · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Montana
- 240
- students enrolled
Thompson Falls Elem Schl has class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Falls Elem Schl ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thompson Falls, MT.
School address
District: Thompson Falls Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302607000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Thompson Falls Elem Schl held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 302607000737 · Thompson Falls, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 15:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Thompson Falls 7-8 (68 students)
Thompson Falls Elem Schl held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Thompson Falls Elem Schl compares
Thompson Falls Elem Schl 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 77% in Montana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,672
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Thompson Falls Elem Schl is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Thompson Falls Elem reports $13,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson Falls Elem Schl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Falls 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Falls Elem Schl'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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Falls Elem Schl
How many students attend Thompson Falls Elem Schl?
Thompson Falls Elem Schl has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thompson Falls, MT. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Falls Elem Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Falls Elem Schl is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Falls Elem Schl?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Falls Elem Schl is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Thompson Falls, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Falls Elem Schl?
Thompson Falls Elem Schl has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Thompson Falls Elem Schl rank among public schools in Thompson Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Falls Elem Schl ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thompson Falls, 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 Thompson Falls Elem?
Besides Thompson Falls Elem Schl, Thompson Falls Elem also operates Thompson Falls 7-8 (68 students). See the Thompson Falls Elem district page for the complete list.