Fairview Elementary School District

713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 193 students in Fairview Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Fairview Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
193 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fairview Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#210 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
37%
35-39%
46%
21-39%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.40
% American Indian
8%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
81%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,264 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,228 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,264
$15,490
Spending / Student
$17,228
$15,580

Best Fairview Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Fairview 6-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fairview Elementary School District?
Fairview Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 193 students.
What is the rank of Fairview Elementary School District?
Fairview Elementary School District is ranked #273 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview Elementary School District?
81% of Fairview Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairview Elementary School District?
Fairview Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Fairview Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,228 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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