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Fairfield Elementary School

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Fairfield Elementary School ranks 47 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

47^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Fairfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, Montana, serving 173 students in grades PK-6. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state averages in academic proficiency and maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Montana elementary schools.

Fairfield Elementary School's key differentiating factors include its exceptional academic performance, with 61.45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 57.83% in Mathematics, and 52.17% in Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1 and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 28.32%, compared to nearby schools. While Greenfield School outperforms Fairfield Elementary in some areas, Fairfield has maintained a consistent 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade, indicating a stable and effective educational environment.

Fairfield Elementary School's strong academic performance and statewide ranking suggest that the school's low student-teacher ratio and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may be contributing factors to its success. However, the school's science proficiency lags behind its performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, providing an opportunity for targeted improvement. Overall, Fairfield Elementary School is a high-performing institution that offers a quality education to its students within the Fairfield Elementary District.

173

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,245

Per pupil spending ?

28.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436

(406) 467-2425

District: Fairfield Elementary

Students who attend Fairfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fairfield 7-8
High:	Fairfield High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

0.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2010 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg56%

Montana avg40%

47^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

49^th of 387Fairfield Elementary among Montana districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	81.5	47 of 401	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	89.5	31 of 332	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	84.8	60 of 329	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	92.5	29 of 356	91.9%	★★★★★
2016	72.3	51 of 191	73.3%	★★★★☆
2015	79.9	56 of 287	80.5%	★★★★☆
2013	79.6	25 of 246	89.8%	★★★★★
2012	76.2	31 of 244	87.3%	★★★★☆
2011	72.0	45 of 247	81.8%	★★★★☆
2010	71.8	45 of 241	81.3%	★★★★☆
2009	75.0	23 of 190	87.9%	★★★★☆
2008	69.4	55 of 194	71.6%	★★★★☆
2007	72.8	40 of 230	82.6%	★★★★☆
2006	66.5	68 of 234	70.9%	★★★★☆
2005	72.9	52 of 218	76.1%	★★★★☆
2004	55.1	102 of 217	53.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts61%+18 vs state

Mathematics58%+21 vs state

Science52%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Fairfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2425	173	12	14.1	28.3%	168 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	81.5	47^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.3%					(n/a)	61.5	57.8	$12,245
Greenfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	65	6	10.3	44.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.2	42^nd of 401 public elementary schools	89.5%		93.5	13^th of 212 public elementary schools	93.9%	29	69.1	57.1	$12,760
Fort Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	School Loop Road	Fort Shaw	59443	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	88	10	8.5	44.3%	75 (85.2%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	77.1	67^th of 401 public elementary schools	83.3%		71.9	67^th of 212 public elementary schools	68.4%		52.6	63.2	$15,872
Golden Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-8	1374 Hiway 408	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Golden Ridge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2010	7	3	2.3		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.8	1^st of 401 public elementary schools	99.8%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0	$74,828
Cascade Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	508 Birdtail Road	Sun River	59483	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5104	11	1	9.8		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53	193^rd of 401 public elementary schools	51.9%		86.4	24^th of 212 public elementary schools	88.7%	169	40.0	40.0	$8,897
Power Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	42	6	7.3	52.4%	34 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	45	231^st of 401 public elementary schools	42.4%					(n/a)	37.5	25.0	$19,790
Choteau School	Public	PK, KG-8	102 7th Ave NW	Choteau	59422	Teton County	Choteau Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 466-5364	252	19	13.2	55.6%	232 (92.1%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	40.9	250^th of 401 public elementary schools	37.7%		44.3	133^rd of 212 public elementary schools	37.3%	117	37.3	31.0	$9,716

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Fairfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fairfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairfield 7-8
High : Fairfield High School

How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 173 students attended Fairfield Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fairfield Elementary School?

Students at Fairfield Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Fairfield Elementary School in?

Fairfield Elementary

Is Fairfield Elementary School a good school?

Fairfield Elementary School ranks 47^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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