Enrollment
361
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Three Forks, MT
Three Forks Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Three Forks Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302616000740
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Forks Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Three Forks · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Montana
- 361
- students enrolled
Three Forks Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Forks Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Three Forks, MT.
School address
District: Three Forks Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302616000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Forks Elem School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Forks Elem School
Three Forks Elem School is a large combined-grade school in Three Forks, Montana, enrolling 361 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 361 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% 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 7-8 (182 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 Elem School compares
Three Forks Elem School 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 | 361 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
361
Bigger than 41% 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
9.4%
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Three Forks Elem School 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 Elem School.
$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 Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Forks 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Forks Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Three Forks Elem School
How many students attend Three Forks Elem School?
Three Forks Elem School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Three Forks, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Forks Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Forks Elem School 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 Three Forks Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Three Forks Elem School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Three Forks, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Forks Elem School?
Three Forks Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Elem School rank among public schools in Three Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Forks Elem School ranks #3 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 Elem School a good school?
Three Forks Elem School earns 44/100 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 Three Forks Elem?
Besides Three Forks Elem School, Three Forks Elem also operates Three Forks 7-8 (182 students). See the Three Forks Elem district page for the complete list.
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