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Fairview School

Summary:

Fairview School is an elementary school located in Fairview, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 146 students. The school is part of the Fairview Elementary District, which is ranked 215 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Fairview School has a higher percentage of White students (83.56%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Rau School, Central Elementary, and West Side Elementary, which have a more diverse student population. Academically, Fairview School's performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the state average and the nearby schools, with proficiency rates of 31.43% in Mathematics, 40% in Reading, and 36.84% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has consistently been in the lower half of Montana elementary schools, ranking between 107 and 236 out of the total number of schools.

Fairview School's academic performance has shown a declining trend over the past few years, with the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Reading, and Science decreasing from 2020-2021 to 2022-2023. Additionally, the racial makeup of the school's student population has become more diverse, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 75.71% in 2020-2021 to 83.56% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Hispanic and Native American students has increased. These factors, along with the school's lower rankings compared to nearby schools, may be influenced by socioeconomic status, funding, and resource allocation within the Fairview Elementary District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 713 S Western Ave
       Fairview, MT  59221

(406) 742-5265

District: Fairview Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,933 Help


Students who attend Fairview School usually attend:

Middle:    Fairview 6-8
High:    Fairview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  122

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
American Indian:
7.4%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairview School ranks worse than 62.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), American Indian (7.4%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairview School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairview School is $17,933.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fairview School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fairview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairview Elementary 215th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairview School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.88 203rd 217 6.5%
2005 47.83 133rd 218 39.0%
2006 29.86 204th 234 12.8%
2007 37.02 184th 230 20.0%
2008 38.40 150th 194 22.7%
2009 26.79 165th 190 13.2%
2010 47.88 157th 241 34.9%
2011 53.16 138th 247 44.1%
2012 59.28 107th 244 56.1%
2013 52.36 146th 246 40.7%
2015 41.73 181st 287 36.9%
2021 42.97 236th 356 33.7%
2022 45.28 217th 329 34.0%
2023 44.94 208th 332 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fairview School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 225 225
1991 146 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 133 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 143
1993 141 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 135 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 139
1995 143 0 0 2 10 n/a n/a 0 155
1996 143 0 0 2 10 n/a n/a 0 155
1997 131 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 138
1998 130 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 135
1999 109 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 115
2000 116 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2001 125 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2002 104 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2003 104 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2004 106 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2005 91 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2006 101 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2007 101 3 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2008 95 3 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2009 100 3 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2010 109 4 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 118
2011 114 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 126
2012 127 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 136
2013 117 4 0 9 3 0 0 0 133
2014 136 5 0 11 3 1 0 0 156
2015 131 5 4 8 5 1 2 0 156
2016 126 4 2 11 3 1 1 0 148
2017 117 3 0 15 5 1 1 0 142
2018 127 4 0 10 8 1 1 0 151
2019 124 5 0 20 6 0 0 0 155
2020 111 5 0 22 9 0 0 0 147
2021 106 5 0 22 7 0 0 0 140
2022 107 5 0 11 10 0 0 0 133
2023 122 5 0 8 11 0 0 0 146
2024 102 4 0 5 9 0 2 0 122

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 225 17.4 12.9 21.3
1991 148 9.8 15.1 33.1
1992 143 7.2 19.8 28
1993 144 10.8 13.3 31.9
1994 139 8.7 16.0 28.8
1995 155 9.0 17.2 32.9
1996 155 9.0 17.2 32.9
1997 138 9.0 15.3 36.2
1998 135 8.9 15.2 27.4
1999 115 8.9 12.9 50.4
2000 125 8.5 14.7 48
2001 133 10.0 13.3 51.1
2002 113 7.6 14.9 37.2
2003 113 7.6 14.9 37.2
2004 113 8.2 13.8 41.6
2005 99 8.1 12.2 44.4
2006 109 9.0 12.1 50.5
2007 113 8.6 13.1 34.5
2008 106 8.8 12.0 43.4
2009 108 8.6 12.6 37
2010 118 8.6 13.6 33.1
2011 126 9.8 12.7 43.7
2012 136 10.0 13.5 35.3
2013 133 9.2 14.4 38.3
2014 156 8.4 18.5 34
2015 156 8.0 19.5 28.2
2016 148 10.0 14.8 27
2017 142 10.9 12.9 35.9
2018 151 8.5 17.7 35.8
2019 155 9.1 16.9 35.5
2020 147 10.7 13.6 46.3
2021 140 12.3 11.3 n/a
2022 133 12.5 10.6 n/a
2023 146 12.9 11.3 n/a
2024 122 13.7 8.8 48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 225 17.4 12.9 21.3
1991 148 9.8 15.1 33.1
1992 143 7.2 19.8 28
1993 144 10.8 13.3 31.9
1994 139 8.7 16.0 28.8
1995 155 9.0 17.2 32.9
1996 155 9.0 17.2 32.9
1997 138 9.0 15.3 36.2
1998 135 8.9 15.2 27.4
1999 115 8.9 12.9 50.4
2000 125 8.5 14.7 48
2001 133 10.0 13.3 51.1
2002 113 7.6 14.9 37.2
2003 113 7.6 14.9 37.2
2004 113 8.2 13.8 41.6
2005 99 8.1 12.2 44.4
2006 109 9.0 12.1 50.5
2007 113 8.6 13.1 34.5
2008 106 8.8 12.0 43.4
2009 108 8.6 12.6 37
2010 118 8.6 13.6 33.1
2011 126 9.8 12.7 43.7
2012 136 10.0 13.5 35.3
2013 133 9.2 14.4 38.3
2014 156 8.4 18.5 34
2015 156 8.0 19.5 28.2
2016 148 10.0 14.8 27
2017 142 10.9 12.9 35.9
2018 151 8.5 17.7 35.8
2019 155 9.1 16.9 35.5
2020 147 10.7 13.6 46.3
2021 140 12.3 11.3 n/a
2022 133 12.5 10.6 n/a
2023 146 12.9 11.3 n/a
2024 122 13.7 8.8 48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairview School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $15,850
2022 $18,523
2023 $17,933

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairview School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students155146
 5.8%
African American55
American Indian611
 83.3%
Asian00
Hispanic208
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White124122
 1.6%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairview School

Students at Fairview School are 84% White, 7% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Fairview School ranks 208th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Fairview School.

Students who attend Fairview School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairview 6-8
High : Fairview High School


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