Enrollment
182
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 302616000973
Three Forks 7-8 — Three Forks, MT
Federal NCES profile for Three Forks 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Three Forks Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Forks 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Three Forks 7-8 reports 182 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 182 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Three Forks Elem spends $19,477 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.1% from local sources (property taxes), 47.0% from the state, and 16.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Three Forks 7-8 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 78% in Montana — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,477
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 182 Top 67% in Montana — larger than 33% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302616000973
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.1%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Forks Elem, which includes Three Forks 7-8.
$19,477
Per student
-10%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 47.0%
Federal 16.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Three Forks 7-8
How many students attend Three Forks 7-8?
Three Forks 7-8 has 182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Three Forks, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Forks 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Forks 7-8 is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Forks 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Three Forks 7-8 is White at 91.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Three Forks, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Forks 7-8?
Three Forks 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.