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Bigfork Elementary

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Bigfork Elementary ranks 159 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

159^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Bigfork Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bigfork, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 343 students. This school stands out as a strong performer, consistently outpacing the state averages in academic proficiency across multiple subjects.

Bigfork Elementary's test scores are particularly impressive, with 49.22% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.09%, and 38.34% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.77%. The school also boasts a higher proficiency rate in Science, with 46.38% of students proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 38.16%. Additionally, Bigfork Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 31.2%, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, all of which have 100% of their students receiving this assistance.

Another factor that sets Bigfork Elementary apart is its low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which is lower than most of the surrounding schools. This, combined with the school's consistent performance over the years, suggests that Bigfork Elementary may have access to more resources and support, contributing to its strong academic outcomes. The school's proximity to larger districts, such as Kalispell Elementary and Evergreen Elementary, may also provide opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing, further enhancing the educational experience for Bigfork Elementary students.

343

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,102

Per pupil spending ?

31.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911

(406) 837-7412

District: Bigfork Elementary

Students who attend Bigfork Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bigfork 6-8
High:	Bigfork High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

3.8%

American Indian:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 53rd percentile in 2021 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 60th (2025) from a 53rd-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Montana median (60th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg44%

Montana avg40%

159^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

159^th of 387Bigfork Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	159 of 401	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.0	98 of 332	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	117 of 329	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.6	167 of 356	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.5	55 of 123	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.9	40 of 116	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.9	43 of 109	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.1	89 of 191	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.5	55 of 246	77.6%	★★★★☆
2012	75.5	33 of 244	86.5%	★★★★☆
2011	71.2	52 of 247	78.9%	★★★★☆
2010	71.1	50 of 241	79.3%	★★★★☆
2009	57.6	92 of 190	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.3	62 of 194	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.2	94 of 230	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.2	119 of 234	49.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.5	109 of 218	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.1	92 of 217	57.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts49%+6 vs state

Science46%+8 vs state

Mathematics38%~ state avg

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Schools Near Bigfork Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Bigfork Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Commerce St	Bigfork	59911	Flathead County	Bigfork Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 837-7412	343	27	12.8	31.2%	318 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.8%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	59.1	159^th of 401 public elementary schools	60.3%					(n/a)	49.2	38.3	$11,102
Swan River School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 Swan Highway	Bigfork	59911	Flathead County	Swan River Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 837-4528	106	8	12.9	100.0%	96 (90.6%)	2 (1.9%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	50.3	206^th of 401 public elementary schools	48.6%					(n/a)	52.7	20.0	$12,156
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	255 Adams Street	Lakeside	59922	Flathead County	Somers Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 844-2208	303	21	14.5	29.4%	280 (92.4%)	4 (1.3%)	8 (2.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	63.4	135^th of 401 public elementary schools	66.3%					(n/a)	42.7	52.4	$11,626
Creston School	Public	PK, KG-6	4495 Montana 35	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Creston Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-2859	83	9	9.4		66 (79.5%)	1 (1.2%)	12 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	52	200^th of 401 public elementary schools	50.1%		88.4	21^st of 212 public elementary schools	90.1%	179	48.0	32.0	$11,059
Fair-Mont-Egan School	Public	PK, KG-5	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	115	10	11.9	100.0%	108 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	78.9	57^th of 401 public elementary schools	85.8%					(n/a)	58.3	55.0	$15,256
Cayuse Prairie School	Public	PK, KG-6	897 Lake Blaine Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Cayuse Prairie Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4560	254	17	14.9	32.3%	231 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	72.9	84^th of 401 public elementary schools	79.1%					(n/a)	53.2	52.4	$10,679
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2155 Airport Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3400	415	25	16.6	100.0%	355 (85.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.3%)	54.5	185^th of 401 public elementary schools	53.9%					(n/a)	52.4	34.7	$11,574
Cornelius Hedges School	Public	PK, KG-5	827 4th Avenue E	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 751-4090	320	21	15.2	100.0%	269 (84.1%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.5%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.3%)	70.4	96^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.1%		54.6	110^th of 212 public elementary schools	48.1%	14	56.9	44.5	$13,819
East Evergreen School	Public	PK, KG-4	585 E. Evergreen	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1121	360	28	13.0	100.0%	294 (81.7%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (9.7%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.1%)	29.7	305^th of 401 public elementary schools	23.9%					(n/a)	27.3	28.8	$15,199
Elrod School	Public	PK, KG-5	412 3rd Avenue W	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3700	237	15	15.7	100.0%	193 (81.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (9.3%)	42.7	244^th of 401 public elementary schools	39.2%					(n/a)	42.7	30.1	$15,326

Frequently Asked Questions about Bigfork Elementary

How many students attend Bigfork Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Bigfork Elementary.

What district is Bigfork Elementary in?

Bigfork Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Bigfork Elementary?

Students at Bigfork Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Bigfork Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bigfork Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bigfork 6-8
High : Bigfork High School

Is Bigfork Elementary a good school?

Bigfork Elementary ranks 159^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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