At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
343
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
31%-25.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Bigfork Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Bigfork, Montana. The school enrolls 343 students. It is part of the Bigfork Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictBigfork Elem
County30029
CityBigfork
ZIP59911
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300382000057
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment343
White92.7%
Hispanic / Latino3.8%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
92.7%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.