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Three Forks Elementary School District

212 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 545 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 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
545 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Three Forks Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#222 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
37%
43%
46%
30-34%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,517 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,642
$15,263
Spending / Student
$12,517
$15,352

Best Three Forks Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Three Forks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
212 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-6830
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Three Forks 7-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-3224
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 545 students.
What is the rank of Three Forks Elementary School District?
Three Forks Elementary School District is ranked #251 out of 334 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, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Three Forks Elementary School District?
Three Forks Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to 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 $12,517 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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