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Forsyth Elementary School

Summary:

Forsyth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Forsyth, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 149 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, and serves a predominantly white student population.

Forsyth Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science exceeding the state averages by a significant margin. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 70.93% in Mathematics, 53.49% in Reading, and 31.25% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. This consistent academic achievement suggests that the school is effectively supporting student learning and growth. In contrast, the nearby Rosebud School has significantly lower proficiency rates, highlighting the disparity in educational opportunities within the region.

Forsyth Elementary School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a majority of white students (81.88% in 2022-2023). However, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of white students over the past few years, with a corresponding increase in the percentage of students identifying as two or more races. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 11.4 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, it remains a strong-performing institution, providing a solid educational foundation for the students in the Forsyth Elementary District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1850 Cedar
       Forsyth, MT  59327

(406) 346-2796

District: Forsyth Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,459 Help


Students who attend Forsyth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Forsyth 7-8
High:    Forsyth High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Two or more races:
12.6%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forsyth Elementary School ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), two or more races (12.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forsyth Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Forsyth Elementary School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forsyth Elementary School is $14,459.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Forsyth Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forsyth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth Elementary 106th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forsyth Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.11 172nd 217 20.7%
2005 43.80 143rd 218 34.4%
2006 39.13 172nd 234 26.5%
2007 36.68 185th 230 19.6%
2008 42.71 139th 194 28.4%
2009 34.29 154th 190 18.9%
2010 59.91 101st 241 58.1%
2011 63.50 96th 247 61.1%
2012 60.05 103rd 244 57.8%
2013 62.73 87th 246 64.6%
2015 71.16 86th 287 70.0%
2016 39.62 119th 191 37.7%
2021 88.08 49th 356 86.2%
2022 87.20 49th 329 85.1%
2023 68.79 104th 332 68.7%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Forsyth Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 311 311
1991 445 0 4 7 12 n/a n/a 0 468
1992 345 1 9 3 5 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 337 2 9 3 7 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 269 1 9 1 7 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 274 4 13 3 4 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 274 4 13 3 4 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 274 4 12 3 9 n/a n/a 0 302
1998 260 4 13 3 6 n/a n/a 0 286
1999 260 2 13 2 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 227 2 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 240
2001 231 2 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2002 233 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2003 233 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2004 225 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2005 203 1 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 214
2006 187 1 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 198
2007 183 4 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 198
2008 173 1 1 7 6 n/a n/a 0 188
2009 180 3 1 6 9 n/a n/a 0 199
2010 184 3 1 5 11 n/a n/a 0 204
2011 181 0 0 5 5 0 12 0 203
2012 168 0 0 7 5 0 11 0 191
2013 164 0 1 4 5 0 12 0 186
2014 180 0 0 7 4 0 12 0 203
2015 182 1 0 6 3 0 11 0 203
2016 178 0 1 5 2 0 14 0 200
2017 176 0 1 4 0 0 9 0 190
2018 158 0 1 2 1 0 5 0 167
2019 164 0 1 1 0 0 9 0 175
2020 159 0 1 3 1 0 5 0 169
2021 140 0 1 2 2 0 6 0 151
2022 137 0 1 2 2 0 18 0 160
2023 122 1 0 4 2 1 19 0 149
2024 118 1 1 4 1 0 18 0 143

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forsyth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 311 17.8 17.4 12.9
1991 468 22.5 20.8 16.7
1992 363 14.5 25.0 15.4
1993 358 22.0 16.3 20.9
1994 287 21.6 13.3 29.6
1995 298 17.4 17.1 22.1
1996 298 17.4 17.1 22.1
1997 302 16.3 18.5 21.5
1998 286 15.7 18.2 17.8
1999 279 15.1 18.5 26.9
2000 240 15.3 15.7 35
2001 242 16.0 15.1 32.6
2002 239 16.1 14.8 35.6
2003 239 16.1 14.8 35.6
2004 230 16.2 14.2 27.4
2005 214 15.8 13.5 33.6
2006 198 15.8 12.5 35.4
2007 198 16.0 12.4 24.2
2008 188 15.8 11.9 27.7
2009 199 14.6 13.6 34.7
2010 204 14.5 14.0 42.6
2011 203 14.9 13.6 38.9
2012 191 14.7 12.9 41.4
2013 186 15.7 11.8 46.8
2014 203 15.1 13.3 40.4
2015 203 17.0 11.9 30
2016 200 17.0 11.7 38.5
2017 190 15.6 12.1 36.8
2018 167 13.3 12.5 42.5
2019 175 16.3 10.7 35.4
2020 169 14.0 12.0 29
2021 151 15.3 9.8 n/a
2022 160 14.0 11.4 n/a
2023 149 14.0 10.6 n/a
2024 143 13.5 10.5 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forsyth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 311 17.8 17.4 12.9
1991 468 22.5 20.8 16.7
1992 363 14.5 25.0 15.4
1993 358 22.0 16.3 20.9
1994 287 21.6 13.3 29.6
1995 298 17.4 17.1 22.1
1996 298 17.4 17.1 22.1
1997 302 16.3 18.5 21.5
1998 286 15.7 18.2 17.8
1999 279 15.1 18.5 26.9
2000 240 15.3 15.7 35
2001 242 16.0 15.1 32.6
2002 239 16.1 14.8 35.6
2003 239 16.1 14.8 35.6
2004 230 16.2 14.2 27.4
2005 214 15.8 13.5 33.6
2006 198 15.8 12.5 35.4
2007 198 16.0 12.4 24.2
2008 188 15.8 11.9 27.7
2009 199 14.6 13.6 34.7
2010 204 14.5 14.0 42.6
2011 203 14.9 13.6 38.9
2012 191 14.7 12.9 41.4
2013 186 15.7 11.8 46.8
2014 203 15.1 13.3 40.4
2015 203 17.0 11.9 30
2016 200 17.0 11.7 38.5
2017 190 15.6 12.1 36.8
2018 167 13.3 12.5 42.5
2019 175 16.3 10.7 35.4
2020 169 14.0 12.0 29
2021 151 15.3 9.8 n/a
2022 160 14.0 11.4 n/a
2023 149 14.0 10.6 n/a
2024 143 13.5 10.5 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Forsyth Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $14,202
2022 $12,766
2023 $14,459

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forsyth Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students175149
 14.9%
African American01
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander01
White164122
 25.6%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forsyth Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended Forsyth Elementary School.

Forsyth Elementary School ranks 104th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Forsyth Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forsyth 7-8
High : Forsyth High School

Students at Forsyth Elementary School are 83% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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