At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
143
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
46%-5.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Forsyth Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Forsyth, Montana. The school enrolls 143 students. It is part of the Forsyth Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
143 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictForsyth Elem
County30087
CityForsyth
ZIP59327
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301116000303
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment143
White81.9%
Hispanic / Latino2.7%
Black / African American0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races12.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
81.9%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
0.7%
Two+
12.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.