At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
173
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
28%-28.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Fairfield Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Fairfield, Montana. The school enrolls 173 students. It is part of the Fairfield Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
173 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictFairfield Elem
County30099
CityFairfield
ZIP59436
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301014000280
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment173
White97.1%
Hispanic / Latino0.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
97.1%
Hispanic
0.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.