- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Three Forks Elem School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 302616000740 · Three Forks, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Three Forks 7-8 (182 students)
Three Forks Elem School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Three Forks Elem School compares
Three Forks Elem School is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
Nationwide other 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 (~361 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), up 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.