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Thompson Falls Elementary School

Summary:

Thompson Falls Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thompson Falls, Montana, serving 247 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Thompson Falls Elementary School District, which is ranked 119 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thompson Falls Elementary School has consistently outperformed the state average in standardized test scores for Mathematics, Reading, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 45.74% in Mathematics, 49.62% in Reading, and 50% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14.7 over the past three school years, and spends $11,238 per student, which is higher than the state average.

Over the past decade, Thompson Falls Elementary School has steadily improved its statewide ranking among Montana elementary schools, rising from 167 out of 287 schools in 2014-2015 to 95 out of 332 schools in 2022-2023. While the school's reading proficiency rates have been above the state average, they have shown a slight decline, which could be an area for the school to focus on and implement targeted interventions to improve student performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 315 Columbia
       Thompson Falls, MT  59873

(406) 827-3592

District: Thompson Falls Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,473 Help


Students who attend Thompson Falls Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thompson Falls 7-8
High:    Thompson Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thompson Falls Elementary School ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thompson Falls Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thompson Falls Elementary School is $12,473.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Thompson Falls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson Falls Elementary 119th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thompson Falls Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.32 76th 217 65.0%
2005 72.34 54th 218 75.2%
2006 32.22 196th 234 16.2%
2007 31.66 198th 230 13.9%
2008 45.19 130th 194 33.0%
2009 51.14 116th 190 38.9%
2010 65.14 81st 241 66.4%
2011 63.22 97th 247 60.7%
2012 57.97 112th 244 54.1%
2013 48.05 161st 246 34.6%
2015 45.32 167th 287 41.8%
2016 19.03 168th 191 12.0%
2021 59.09 164th 356 53.9%
2022 63.62 142nd 329 56.8%
2023 71.64 95th 332 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Thompson Falls 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 393 393
1991 307 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1992 295 1 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 288 1 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 309 0 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 319
1995 308 0 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 320
1996 308 0 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 320
1997 318 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 325
1998 313 0 3 3 9 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 293 0 0 4 8 n/a n/a 0 305
2000 255 1 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 266
2001 237 2 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 246
2002 227 2 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 227 2 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 224 2 3 2 7 n/a n/a 0 238
2005 212 2 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 223
2006 230 2 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 238
2007 227 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 237 3 0 2 12 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 206 3 1 4 13 n/a n/a 0 227
2010 192 2 0 4 13 n/a n/a 0 211
2011 200 0 0 6 15 0 0 0 221
2012 197 1 0 10 18 1 6 0 233
2013 181 1 0 9 15 0 4 0 210
2014 175 1 1 9 9 0 19 0 214
2015 175 1 1 8 6 0 11 0 202
2016 178 0 0 9 5 0 16 0 208
2017 184 0 0 10 4 0 14 0 212
2018 200 0 0 11 2 0 9 0 222
2019 189 0 0 7 2 0 10 0 208
2020 180 0 0 13 1 0 15 0 209
2021 174 0 0 10 1 0 14 0 199
2022 194 0 0 9 2 0 15 0 220
2023 217 0 0 16 3 0 11 0 247
2024 215 0 1 16 3 0 12 0 247

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 Thompson Falls Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 393 24.5 16.0 18.3
1991 309 17.9 17.2 37.2
1992 302 16.0 18.8 28.5
1993 298 17.8 16.7 34.6
1994 319 18.3 17.4 33.2
1995 320 16.0 20.0 33.1
1996 320 16.0 20.0 33.1
1997 325 16.3 19.9 37.2
1998 328 16.2 20.2 42.4
1999 305 17.1 17.8 59.7
2000 266 16.7 15.9 62
2001 246 17.8 13.8 57.3
2002 241 16.7 14.4 56
2003 241 16.7 14.4 56
2004 238 18.7 12.7 61.3
2005 223 18.2 12.3 63.2
2006 238 18.5 12.9 59.2
2007 233 18.3 12.7 63.1
2008 254 17.1 14.9 68.9
2009 227 17.8 12.8 68.3
2010 211 17.4 12.1 68.2
2011 221 15.4 14.2 70.6
2012 233 15.6 14.8 62.7
2013 210 14.4 14.5 69.5
2014 214 16.1 13.2 68.7
2015 202 16.0 12.6 60.9
2016 208 13.0 16.0 58.2
2017 212 14.4 14.7 68.4
2018 222 15.2 14.6 64.9
2019 208 15.2 13.6 71.2
2020 209 15.7 13.2 63.2
2021 199 15.3 12.9 n/a
2022 220 16.7 13.1 n/a
2023 247 16.7 14.7 n/a
2024 247 17.5 14.1 61.9

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 Thompson Falls Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 393 24.5 16.0 18.3
1991 309 17.9 17.2 37.2
1992 302 16.0 18.8 28.5
1993 298 17.8 16.7 34.6
1994 319 18.3 17.4 33.2
1995 320 16.0 20.0 33.1
1996 320 16.0 20.0 33.1
1997 325 16.3 19.9 37.2
1998 328 16.2 20.2 42.4
1999 305 17.1 17.8 59.7
2000 266 16.7 15.9 62
2001 246 17.8 13.8 57.3
2002 241 16.7 14.4 56
2003 241 16.7 14.4 56
2004 238 18.7 12.7 61.3
2005 223 18.2 12.3 63.2
2006 238 18.5 12.9 59.2
2007 233 18.3 12.7 63.1
2008 254 17.1 14.9 68.9
2009 227 17.8 12.8 68.3
2010 211 17.4 12.1 68.2
2011 221 15.4 14.2 70.6
2012 233 15.6 14.8 62.7
2013 210 14.4 14.5 69.5
2014 214 16.1 13.2 68.7
2015 202 16.0 12.6 60.9
2016 208 13.0 16.0 58.2
2017 212 14.4 14.7 68.4
2018 222 15.2 14.6 64.9
2019 208 15.2 13.6 71.2
2020 209 15.7 13.2 63.2
2021 199 15.3 12.9 n/a
2022 220 16.7 13.1 n/a
2023 247 16.7 14.7 n/a
2024 247 17.5 14.1 61.9

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 Thompson Falls Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,238
2021 $15,915
2022 $16,003
2023 $12,473

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thompson Falls 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 Students208247
 18.8%
African American00
American Indian23
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic716
 128.6%
Pacific Islander00
White189217
 14.8%
Two or More Races1011
 10%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thompson Falls Elementary School

Students at Thompson Falls Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Thompson Falls Elementary School.

Students who attend Thompson Falls Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thompson Falls 7-8
High : Thompson Falls High School

Thompson Falls Elementary School ranks 95th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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