Enrollment
134
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301021000282
Fairview School — Fairview, MT
Federal NCES profile for Fairview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview School earns an F Resource Investment Index (28/100), with class sizes near the Montana median.
- F
- Resource Index · 28/100
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 134
- students enrolled
School address
District: Fairview Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairview School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fairview School reports 134 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 447 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fairview Elem spends $19,041 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $19,282 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 26.0% from local sources (property taxes), 62.2% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairview School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 76% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
134 larger than 13% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 48% in Montana — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,041
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $19,282
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 447 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 134 Top 61% in Montana — larger than 39% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301021000282
Student demographics
White 81.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 447:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.1%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairview Elem, which includes Fairview School.
$19,041
Per student
-1%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 62.2%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview School
How many students attend Fairview School?
Fairview School has 134 students enrolled. It is a other school in Fairview, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview School is White at 81.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fairview, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview School?
Fairview School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Fairview School a good school?
Fairview School earns an F Resource Investment Index (28/100), with class sizes near the Montana median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.