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Plains Elementary School vs. Thompson Falls Elementary School

Should you attend Plains Elementary School or Thompson Falls Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Plains Elementary School
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Thompson Falls Elementary School
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thompson Falls Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
235 students
247 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plains Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thompson Falls Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plains Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thompson Falls Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plains Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thompson Falls Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plains Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plains K-12 School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Falls Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#79 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 20%)
#351 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plains Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thompson Falls Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MT)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plains Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plains K-12 School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plains Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plains K-12 School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 5% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Plains Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thompson Falls Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
3
Kindergarten Students
27
32
Grade 1 Students
34
34
Grade 2 Students
30
42
Grade 3 Students
41
34
Grade 4 Students
34
34
Grade 5 Students
32
36
Grade 6 Students
34
32

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Plains K-12 School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thompson Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plains K-12 School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thompson Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plains K-12 School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thompson Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thompson Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% White
89%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plains K-12 School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thompson Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plains K-12 School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thompson Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plains K-12 School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thompson Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plains K-12 School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thompson Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plains K-12 School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thompson Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Thompson Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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