Enrollment
240
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thompson Falls Elem Schl compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thompson Falls Elem Schl
Thompson Falls Elem Schl is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Thompson Falls, Montana, enrolling 240 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Thompson Falls Elem spends $14,776 per pupil, 23% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Thompson Falls Elem, also runs Thompson Falls 7-8 (68 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thompson Falls Elem Schl compares
Thompson Falls Elem Schl on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson Falls Elem, which includes Thompson Falls Elem Schl.
$14,776
Per student
-23%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 36.9%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Thompson Falls on the city page.
Is Thompson Falls Elem Schl a good school?
Thompson Falls Elem Schl earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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