At a glance
Reported students
343
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289.5
Bigfork Elementary: 343 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Bigfork Elementary
Bigfork Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bigfork. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Bigfork Elem. NCES reports 343 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Montana median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bigfork Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.55 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.55
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.41
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.7%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bigfork Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Bigfork Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigfork 6-8 Middle · Bigfork Elem | 06–08 | 236 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bigfork High School High · Bigfork H S | 09–12 | 333 | under 0.1 mi |
| Swan River School Elementary · Swan River Elem | PK–05 | 106 | 3.2 mi |
| Swan River 6-8 Middle · Swan River Elem | 06–08 | 52 | 3.2 mi |
| Lakeside Elementary School Elementary · Somers Elem | PK–04 | 303 | 7.5 mi |
| Creston School Elementary · Creston Elem | PK–06 | 83 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bigfork Elementary
What grades does Bigfork Elementary serve?
Bigfork Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bigfork Elem.
How many students attend Bigfork Elementary?
Bigfork Elementary reported 343 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bigfork Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 343 students and 26.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bigfork Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bigfork Elementary is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Bigfork Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bigfork Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bigfork Elementary in?
Bigfork Elementary is part of Bigfork Elem, based in Bigfork, MT, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bigfork Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bigfork 6-8 (under 0.1 mi), Bigfork High School (under 0.1 mi), Swan River School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.