C+
Average
68/100

Bigfork Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 600 Commerce St, Bigfork, MT 59911
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 57th percentile in Montana
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
445
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%57/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+17 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+6 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%47%reading +12 pts, math +2 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income55%35%reading +18 pts, math +7 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 Commerce St
City Bigfork
ZIP Code 59911
District 3003820
NCES School ID 300382000057
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59911

Understanding the community around Bigfork Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,820
Per Capita Income $43,288
Poverty Rate 3.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.8%
High School or Higher 98.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $556,700
Median Rent $1,215
Owner-Occupied 83.1%
Renter-Occupied 16.9%
View full data for ZIP 59911 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bigfork Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.8%
American Indian 2.3%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 445
Teachers (FTE) 28.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bigfork Elementary?
Bigfork Elementary has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bigfork Elementary?
Bigfork Elementary has 445 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Bigfork Elementary serve?
Bigfork Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bigfork Elementary receive per student?
Bigfork Elementary receives $10,600 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bigfork Elementary in 59911 ▼
Avg Home Value
$811,006
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,700
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
16.9%

Other Schools in 59911

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026