Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fair-mont-egan School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair-mont-egan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fair-mont-egan School's student population of 101 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Fair-mont-egan School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair-mont-egan School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair-mont-egan School's ranking?
Fair-mont-egan School is ranked #261 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Fair-mont-egan School often compared to?
Fair-mont-egan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cayuse Prairie School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Fair-mont-egan School?
101 students attend Fair-mont-egan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fair-mont-egan School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair-mont-egan School?
Fair-mont-egan School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fair-mont-egan School offer ?
Fair-mont-egan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair-mont-egan School part of?
Fair-mont-egan School is part of Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 4/18/2022
The previous review is from 6 years ago and there has been a lot of turnover in these years. The school now has an awesome staff who are super nurturing and caring of the students. The cliques have been broken up and they have moved on. I'm happy to have my kids go here now.
2 6/29/2016
Harassment and bullying is the norm for this school very clicky if you're not influential or Rich will treat you like crap avoided at all cost
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