Fairhaven Colony

Fairhaven Colony is one of the very small elementary schools in Ulm, Montana, part of Ulm Elem, with 30 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 82% leaner than the state mean of about 167.

Ulm Elem comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 114 students; Fairhaven Colony is among them.

Looking at the student body, Fairhaven Colony logs that 100% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. By comparison, Cascade County as a whole is about 84% White, so the school skews considerably more White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Fairhaven Colony has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.3:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, census data for Cascade County shows median household earnings sit near $67,690, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cascade County runs 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,577 students), of which Fairhaven Colony is one.

Nearest neighbor: Ulm Junior High, around 6.1 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 6 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Fairhaven Colony has ticked down 9%, going from 33 students in 2018 to 30 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.