Top Rankings
Three Forks Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 543 students in Three Forks Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Three Forks Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
543 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Three Forks Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#222 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2004–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2022. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,724 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,775 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,724
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,775
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Three Forks Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Three Forks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-6830
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-6830
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Three Forks 7-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Three Forks Elementary School District?
Three Forks Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 543 students.
What is the rank of Three Forks Elementary School District?
Three Forks Elementary School District is ranked #249 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Three Forks Elementary School District?
92% of Three Forks Elementary School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Three Forks Elementary School District?
Three Forks Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Three Forks Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,775 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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