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East Fairview Elementary School

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East Fairview Elementary School ranks 42 nd of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

42^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

East Fairview Elementary School is a small public school in Fairview, Montana, serving 66 students in grades K-8. Despite its modest size, this school has consistently performed at a high level, outpacing state averages in academic achievement across multiple subjects and grade levels.

East Fairview Elementary School's students have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in math and reading, with 59% scoring proficient or better in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 41% and 40%, respectively. The school's 4th-grade students, in particular, have excelled, with 54.5% proficient or better in reading and 59% in math, surpassing the state averages of 38% and 44%. This strong academic performance has earned East Fairview Elementary School a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the Yellowstone 14 school district, which is ranked 18 out of 134 districts in Montana.

One of the key factors contributing to East Fairview Elementary School's success is its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 6 to 6.8 students per teacher over the past three years. This is significantly lower than the nearby Alexander Elementary School, which has a ratio of 17.5, and Eight Mile Elementary School, which has a ratio of 14.5. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $14,378 in 2018-2019 to $23,996 in 2021-2022, suggesting a strong investment in educational resources and support for its students.

Students ?

6.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,968

Per pupil spending ?

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221

(701) 844-5649

District: Yellowstone 14

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

African American:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 65th percentile in 2013 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Dakota average (59% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of North Dakota elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

North Dakota avg40%

42^nd of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 134Yellowstone 14 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	72.0	42 of 216	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	98.1	1 of 202	99.5%	★★★★★
2016	56.4	81 of 194	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.5	91 of 181	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.9	77 of 217	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2022	99.9	1 of 61	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	94.2	1 of 60	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	93.5	1 of 55	98.2%	★★★★★
2017	84.6	1 of 52	98.1%	★★★★★
2016	74.9	9 of 53	83.0%	★★★★☆
2015	67.4	14 of 52	73.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math59%+18 vs state

Reading59%+19 vs state

Science59%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)							A-Plus Reading (2025)							A-Plus Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-8	301 2nd St S	Fairview	59221	McKenzie County	Yellowstone 14	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 844-5649	62	10	6.2	19.4%	59 (95.2%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72	42^nd of 216 public elementary schools	80.6%					(n/a)		59.0					59.0		54.5					59.0	44.5		59.0	$28,968	$2,109	$26,858
Yellowstone Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	301 2nd St S	Fairview	59221	McKenzie County	Yellowstone 14	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(701) 844-5649	119	1	119.0		93 (78.2%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (8.4%)	3 (2.5%)	3 (2.5%)	5 (4.2%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)																		$8,021	$166	$7,855
Horse Creek School	Public	K-8	1812 Horse Creek Rd	Cartwright	58838	McKenzie County	Horse Creek 32	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 828-3080	11	1	11.0		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$18,029	$3,984	$14,045
Eight Mile Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	203 1st St E	Trenton	58853	Williams County	Eight Mile 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 774-8221	214	15	13.9	40.7%	101 (47.2%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	76 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (11.2%)	23.7	183^rd of 216 public elementary schools	15.3%		12.8	208^th of 217 public elementary schools	4.1%	25	49.0	34.5	19.5	29.5	49.0	29.5	34.0	29.5	34.5	19.5	39.5	49.5	49.5	35.5	20.0	39.0	19.5	$15,890	$960	$14,930
Alexander Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Delaney St	Alexander	58831	McKenzie County	Alexander 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 828-3334	195	19	10.2	32.3%	170 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	50.4	106^th of 216 public elementary schools	50.9%		25.9	187^th of 217 public elementary schools	13.8%	81	59.0	49.0	34.5	29.5	20.0	34.5	39.0	39.5	49.5	44.5	29.5	20.0	20.0	33.0	59.0	34.5	54.0	$16,320	$538	$15,782

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about East Fairview Elementary School

What district is East Fairview Elementary School in?

Yellowstone 14

What is the racial makeup of East Fairview Elementary School?

Students at East Fairview Elementary School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend East Fairview Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 62 students attended East Fairview Elementary School.

Is East Fairview Elementary School a good school?

East Fairview Elementary School ranks 42^nd of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.