Fairfield Elementary School

www.fairfield.k12.mt.us

172 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fairfield Elementary School, located at 13 7th Street in Fairfield, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Fairfield School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and creating a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school maintains a strong connection to the surrounding Fairfield community, reflecting the values and spirit of a small-town educational institution. Through their official website at http://www.fairfield.k12.mt.us, parents and community members can access essential resources, school calendars, and updates regarding district activities. Overall, Fairfield Elementary serves as an integral part of the local infrastructure, committed to providing quality primary education to the youth of Teton County.

172

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	3
Two or More	6

White
163 (94.8 %)
Two or More
6 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield Elem
Phone:	(406)467-2425
Website:	http://www.fairfield.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 29