- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, MT
Fairfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301014000280
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 173
- students enrolled
Fairfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fairfield, MT.
School address
District: Fairfield Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301014000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Fairfield Elementary School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 301014000280 · Fairfield, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield 7-8 (47 students)
Fairfield Elementary School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Fairfield Elementary School compares
Fairfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 92% in Montana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Fairfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield Elem reports $11,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Fairfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Elementary School
How many students attend Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfield, MT. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Elementary School is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Fairfield, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Elementary School?
Fairfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfield Elementary School rank among schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fairfield, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield Elem?
Besides Fairfield Elementary School, Fairfield Elem also operates Fairfield 7-8 (47 students). See the Fairfield Elem district page for the complete list.