Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairview School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview School's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairview School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview School is 0.34, 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
#495 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
10%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
4%
1%
White
81%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview School's ranking?
Fairview School is ranked #495 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Fairview School?
134 students attend Fairview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fairview School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview School?
Fairview School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairview School offer ?
Fairview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview School part of?
Fairview School is part of Fairview Elementary School District.
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