Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thompson Falls Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Falls Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thompson Falls Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Falls Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Thompson Falls Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Thompson Falls Elementary School?
220 students attend Thompson Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Thompson Falls Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Falls Elementary School?
Thompson Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thompson Falls Elementary School offer ?
Thompson Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thompson Falls Elementary School part of?
Thompson Falls Elementary School is part of Thompson Falls Elem School District.
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