Thompson Falls 7-8

Set in Thompson Falls, Montana, Thompson Falls 7-8 is a small intermediate school, operated by Thompson Falls Elem. It serves 68 students across grades 7 through 8. That puts it 51% leaner than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 139 students.

Thompson Falls Elem runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 308 students. Thompson Falls 7-8 is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Thompson Falls 7-8 reports that nearly all students (93%) are White. Other groups include 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Sanders County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 10.5:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 91% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the area at large, Sanders County reports that median household income runs about $57,476, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Sanders County runs 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,321 students), of which Thompson Falls 7-8 is one.

The closest other public school is Thompson Falls Elem Schl, roughly 0.1 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 5%: 65 students in 2018 compared to 68 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 80% to 93% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Thompson Falls 7-8 typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.