Top Rankings
Fairfield Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 220 students in Fairfield Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Fairfield Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
220 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfield Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.4%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
10%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
97%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,641 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,668 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,641
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,668
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fairfield Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfield Elementary School District?
Fairfield Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 220 students.
What is the rank of Fairfield Elementary School District?
Fairfield Elementary School District is ranked #24 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield Elementary School District?
97% of Fairfield Elementary School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfield Elementary School District?
Fairfield Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Fairfield Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,668 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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