Fairfield Elementary School

Fairfield Elementary School is an elementary campus of middle-of-the-pack scale in Fairfield, Montana, run under Fairfield Elem, hosting 173 students in grades pre-K through 6.

Across the 2 schools in Fairfield Elem (220 students total), Fairfield Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Fairfield Elementary School lists that nearly all students (97%) are White. Other groups include 2% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Fairfield Elementary School has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.2:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 28% of students at Fairfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Teton County (around 47%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the broader community, census data for Teton County shows the typical household earns roughly $70,430 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Fairfield Elementary School is one of 17 public schools in Teton County (combined enrollment of about 1,037 students).

Nearest neighbor: Fairfield 7-8, around 0.0 miles off. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Fairfield Elementary School has expanded 28%, going from 135 students in 2018 to 173 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share climbed from 90% to 97%.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.