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Three Forks Elementary School

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Three Forks Elementary School ranks 194 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

194^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Three Forks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 361 students in grades PK-5 in Three Forks, MT. The school is part of the Three Forks Elementary School District, which is ranked 205 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Three Forks Elementary School has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 97 out of 123 schools in 2018-2019 (1-star rating) to 51 out of 212 schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating). In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 36.36% in English Language Arts, 46.67% in Mathematics, and 39.58% in Science, which were generally lower than the state averages. Compared to nearby schools like Cardwell School, Manhattan Elementary, and Amsterdam School, Three Forks Elementary School's academic performance is mixed, performing better than some lower-ranked schools but lagging behind the higher-performing ones.

The school has a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 33.24%, which is lower than the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9, which is higher than some nearby schools. Additionally, Three Forks Elementary School spent $7,480 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, which is lower than the spending at some nearby schools like Harrison School ($14,182 per student) and Saddle Peak Elementary ($9,614 per student). These factors may contribute to the school's fluctuating academic performance and suggest areas for the district to explore in order to support student learning and achievement.

361

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,308

Per pupil spending ?

33.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

212 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752

(406) 285-6830

District: Three Forks Elementary

Students who attend Three Forks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Three Forks 7-8
High:	Three Forks High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (52nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg39%

Montana avg40%

194^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

205^th of 387Three Forks 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	53.0	194 of 401	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.0	51 of 212	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	58.2	151 of 332	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	182 of 329	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.2	144 of 356	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.1	97 of 123	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.7	90 of 116	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.2	85 of 109	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	39.9	118 of 191	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.3	137 of 287	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.6	67 of 246	72.8%	★★★★☆
2012	70.1	53 of 244	78.3%	★★★★☆
2011	58.1	121 of 247	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	50.1	146 of 241	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.4	119 of 190	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.4	105 of 194	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.1	119 of 230	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	70.4	48 of 234	79.5%	★★★★☆
2005	65.8	79 of 218	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	50.1	118 of 217	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics47%+10 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Three Forks Elementary School

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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
Three Forks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 East Neal	Three Forks	59752	Gallatin County	Three Forks Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-6830	361	24	14.9	33.2%	335 (92.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	53	194^th of 401 public elementary schools	51.6%		77	51^st of 212 public elementary schools	75.9%	143	36.4	46.7	$11,308
Willow Creek School	Public	PK, KG-6	407 Main	Willow Creek	59760	Gallatin County	Willow Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-6991	33	5	6.9	30.3%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.6	342^nd of 401 public elementary schools	14.7%		18.2	182^nd of 212 public elementary schools	14.2%	160	26.7	20.0	$17,368
Manhattan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	259	20	13.0	27.4%	240 (92.7%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.3%)	87.5	27^th of 401 public elementary schools	93.3%		93.7	11^th of 212 public elementary schools	94.8%	16	70.4	58.5	$12,849
Amsterdam School	Public	PK, KG-6	6360 Camp Creek Road	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Amsterdam Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 282-7216	149	10	14.3	7.4%	131 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	91.6	20^th of 401 public elementary schools	95.0%		97.6	2^nd of 212 public elementary schools	99.1%	18	67.7	72.9	$9,384
Harrison School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Harrison St	Harrison	59735	Madison County	Harrison K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 685-3428	36	4	8.9	41.7%	35 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.5	347^th of 401 public elementary schools	13.5%		29.9	161^st of 212 public elementary schools	24.1%	186	20.0	25.0	$22,102
Story Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	807 Bolinger Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 924-2791	437	29	15.2	35.0%	353 (80.8%)	2 (0.5%)	53 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	50.9	205^th of 401 public elementary schools	48.9%					(n/a)	46.9	32.6	$12,177
Ridge View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	117 Green Belt Drive	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 388-4534	438	34	12.8	32.2%	359 (82.0%)	2 (0.5%)	57 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	73.7	80^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.0%					(n/a)	53.3	53.3	$11,410
Saddle Peak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 N. Jackrabbit Lane	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 924-2006	416	28	14.7	48.3%	298 (71.6%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (19.5%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.0%)	36.5	268^th of 401 public elementary schools	33.2%					(n/a)	37.4	26.5	$11,977
Cardwell School	Public	PK, KG-8	80 Highway 359	Cardwell	59721	Jefferson County	Cardwell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3321	35	5	7.0	57.1%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)	83.7	37^th of 401 public elementary schools	90.8%		81.9	33^rd of 212 public elementary schools	84.4%	4	65.0	55.0	$17,366

Frequently Asked Questions about Three Forks Elementary School

What district is Three Forks Elementary School in?

Three Forks Elementary

What schools do graduates of Three Forks Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Three Forks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Three Forks 7-8
High : Three Forks High School

How many students attend Three Forks Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 361 students attended Three Forks Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Three Forks Elementary School?

Students at Three Forks Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Three Forks Elementary School a good school?

Three Forks Elementary School ranks 194^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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