Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, East Fairview Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
School Overview
East Fairview Elementary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
East Fairview Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 461 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Fairview Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Fairview Elementary School's ranking?
East Fairview Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are East Fairview Elementary School often compared to?
East Fairview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview School, Fairview 6-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend East Fairview Elementary School?
66 students attend East Fairview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of East Fairview Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Fairview Elementary School?
East Fairview Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Fairview Elementary School offer ?
East Fairview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Fairview Elementary School part of?
East Fairview Elementary School is part of Yellowstone 14 School District.
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