Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Three Forks 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 35%). 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 14:1 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Three Forks Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Three Forks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 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
#363 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Forks Elementary School's ranking?
Three Forks Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
370 students attend Three Forks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Three Forks Elementary School students are White, 5% 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?
Three Forks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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