Golden Ridge School

Golden Ridge Elem
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
44 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Golden Ridge School is a small, rural public elementary school located in Fairfield, Montana. Serving a tight-knit community, the school is typical of Montana’s frontier education system, often operating as a multi-grade facility that prioritizes individualized instruction and a close relationship between students, teachers, and local families. Its setting along Highway 408 places it in the heart of Teton County’s agricultural landscape, reflecting the values of a rural lifestyle and a strong sense of community support.

Because of its modest size, Golden Ridge School focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students receive significant attention and academic support. The school plays an essential role in the Fairfield area by maintaining a traditional educational experience that emphasizes foundational skills, community involvement, and the unique benefits of small-group instruction. As part of the local district, it remains dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and academically focused atmosphere for its primary-level students.
44
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    44 (100.0 %)
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: Golden Ridge Elem
Phone: (406)467-2010
Website: http://tetoncomt.org/superintendent-of-schools/g
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Augusta Elementary School
Augusta Elem
Charter School 71 Students
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th