Three Forks Elem School

www.tfschools.com

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Three Forks Elementary School, located at 212 East Neal in Three Forks, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Three Forks School District, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and personal growth. The school integrates traditional classroom instruction with modern resources to prepare students for the transition into middle and high school, maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement.

The school benefits from its position within a close-knit Montana town, often characterized by strong parent-teacher partnerships and a dedicated staff. Through their official website, http://www.tfschools.com, the district provides families with access to essential academic calendars, administrative resources, and updates on school events. By prioritizing both rigorous curriculum standards and a welcoming school culture, Three Forks Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of its local families.

361

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Three Forks Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	13
Black	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
335 (92.8%)
Hispanic
13 (3.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Three Forks Elem
Phone:	(406)285-6830
Website:	http://www.tfschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 38

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 50