For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 308 students in Thompson Falls Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Thompson Falls Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
308 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thompson Falls Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,714 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,890 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,714
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,890
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Thompson Falls Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Thompson Falls 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Haley
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
Gr: 7-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thompson Falls Elementary School District?
Thompson Falls Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 308 students.
What is the rank of Thompson Falls Elementary School District?
Thompson Falls Elementary School District is ranked #161 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Thompson Falls Elementary School District?
88% of Thompson Falls Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thompson Falls Elementary School District?
Thompson Falls Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Thompson Falls Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,890 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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