- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Three Forks, MT
Three Forks 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Three Forks 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302616000973
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Forks 7-8 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Three Forks · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 182
- students enrolled
Three Forks 7-8 has class sizes larger than 78% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Forks 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Three Forks, MT.
School address
District: Three Forks Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302616000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Three Forks 7-8 shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 302616000973 · Three Forks, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Three Forks Elem School (361 students)
Three Forks 7-8 shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Three Forks 7-8 compares
Three Forks 7-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 78% in Montana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,141
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Three Forks 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Three Forks Elem reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Three Forks 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Forks Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Forks 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide middle 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 (~182 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Forks 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Forks 7-8 is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 54/100 (higher 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 Three Forks 7-8 rank among public schools in Three Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Forks 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Three Forks, 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 Three Forks Elem?
Besides Three Forks 7-8, Three Forks Elem also operates Three Forks Elem School (361 students). See the Three Forks Elem district page for the complete list.