Greenfield School

590 Hwy 431
Fairfield, MT 59436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Greenfield School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Greenfield School's student population of 62 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

Greenfield School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenfield School is 0.23, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#23 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
60-69%
35%
60-69%
46%
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.23
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenfield School's ranking?
Greenfield School is ranked #23 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Greenfield School?
62 students attend Greenfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Greenfield School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenfield School?
Greenfield School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greenfield School offer ?
Greenfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenfield School part of?
Greenfield School is part of Greenfield Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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