Enrollment
182
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Forks 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Forks 7-8
Three Forks 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Three Forks, Montana, enrolling 182 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Three Forks Elem spends $9,885 per pupil, 49% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Three Forks Elem, also runs Three Forks Elem School (361 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 Three Forks 7-8 compares
Three Forks 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Forks Elem, which includes Three Forks 7-8.
$9,885
Per student
-49%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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 15.2:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Three Forks on the city page.
Is Three Forks 7-8 a good school?
Three Forks 7-8 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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