District Overview
Located at 307 3rd Ave West in Thompson Falls, Montana, the Thompson Falls Elementary School District operates as an active, traditional public school system dedicated to serving the area's youth. Nestled in a remote rural setting in western Montana, the open district encompasses two operational schools that accommodate students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. By offering a continuous academic pathway through early childhood, elementary, and middle school levels, the district provides a vital educational anchor for local families while tailoring its offerings to the unique character and needs of its rural community.

The district currently serves a total student body of 308 pupils, reflecting a balanced population of 149 female and 159 male learners across all grade levels. To support academic achievement and student wellbeing, the district maintains an exceptionally strong staffing footprint. The instructional team includes 46 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by approximately 14 instructional aides and 40 support personnel, creating a total workforce of nearly 100 dedicated staff members. This generous staff-to-student structure enables personalized instruction and close-knit classroom environments for a diverse student body comprising White, Hispanic, Multiracial, and American Indian students, fostering a well-supported foundation for lifelong learning.
2
Total Schools
308
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Falls Elem
Demographic Student Count
White271
Hispanic17
Two or More17
American Indian3
  • White
    271 (88.0%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Thompson Falls Elem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:308*
Teachers (FTE):46.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Thompson Falls Elem
Found 2 Schools
Charter School 68 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th