THOMPSON FALLS ELEM SCHL
Thompson Falls Elem Schl is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Thompson Falls Elem school district, located in Thompson Falls, MT with about 222 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Thompson Falls Elem Schl has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Thompson Falls Elementary School, located in the small mountain community of Thompson Falls, Montana, serves as a central hub for primary education in Sanders County. The school typically provides a foundational academic program for students from kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on essential core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Its setting in a tight-knit, rural environment allows for a focus on personalized instruction and community involvement, aiming to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can grow both academically and socially.
As part of the Thompson Falls School District, the elementary school works in coordination with the local middle and high schools to provide a continuous educational pathway for area youth. The school emphasizes traditional values and the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. With its location on Columbia Avenue, the school remains a staple of the town, prioritizing a safe, nurturing learning environment designed to prepare young students for the challenges of their future academic careers.
For more information, contact Thompson Falls Elem Schl at (406) 827-3592 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
THOMPSON FALLS ELEM SCHL is a public Title I school in Thompson Falls, MT with about 222 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Thompson Falls Elem
- Total Students:
- 222
- Teachers:
- 15.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 222 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMPSON FALLS ELEM SCHL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.