Thompson Falls Elem Schl

Thompson Falls Elem
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
240 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Thompson Falls Elementary School, located in the small mountain community of Thompson Falls, Montana, serves as a central hub for primary education in Sanders County. The school typically provides a foundational academic program for students from kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on essential core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Its setting in a tight-knit, rural environment allows for a focus on personalized instruction and community involvement, aiming to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can grow both academically and socially.

As part of the Thompson Falls School District, the elementary school works in coordination with the local middle and high schools to provide a continuous educational pathway for area youth. The school emphasizes traditional values and the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. With its location on Columbia Avenue, the school remains a staple of the town, prioritizing a safe, nurturing learning environment designed to prepare young students for the challenges of their future academic careers.
240
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    208 (86.7%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Thompson Falls Elem
Phone: (406)827-3592
Website: http://www.thompsonfalls.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 33
Gender Ratio