Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Three Forks Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Three Forks Elementary School encompasses the entire school district in Three Forks, MT, covering approximately 343.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 24 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Three Forks Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Three Forks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Three Forks Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Forks Elementary School's ranking?
Three Forks Elementary School is ranked #330 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Three Forks Elementary School often compared to?
Three Forks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amsterdam School, Willow Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Three Forks Elementary School?
361 students attend Three Forks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Three Forks Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Three Forks Elementary School?
Three Forks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Three Forks Elementary School offer ?
Three Forks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Three Forks Elementary School part of?
Three Forks Elementary School is part of Three Forks Elementary School District.
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