At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
236
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
23%-34.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Bigfork 7-8 is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Bigfork, Montana. The school enrolls 236 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
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 57% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictBigfork Elem
County30029
CityBigfork
ZIP59911
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300382000966
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment236
White91.5%
Hispanic / Latino5.1%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.5%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
0.8%
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.