Greenfield School

Summary:

Greenfield School is an elementary school located in Fairfield, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 51 students. The school is part of the Fairfield Elementary District, which is ranked 10th out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greenfield School consistently outperforms the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, 55.26% of Greenfield students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%. In reading, 68.42% of Greenfield students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 46.03%. This academic excellence is reflected in Greenfield's high statewide rankings, reaching as high as 12th out of 329 Montana elementary schools in 2021-2022. Greenfield School also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more pronounced than nearby schools like Fairhaven Colony, Choteau School, and Golden Ridge School.

Another key differentiator for Greenfield School is its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.7 to 10 students per teacher over the past three school years. This is significantly lower than the ratios of nearby schools like Vaughn School (14 students per teacher), indicating a more personalized learning environment for Greenfield students. While Greenfield's academic performance and student-teacher ratio are notably stronger than many of the surrounding schools, the school's enrollment has been declining over the past few years, from 62 students in 2020-2021 to 51 students in 2022-2023, a trend that is worth monitoring.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

590 Hwy 431
Fairfield, MT 59436

(406) 467-2433

District: Greenfield Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,673

Students who attend Greenfield School usually attend:

Middle:	Greenfield 7-8
High:	Fairfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 62

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

American Indian:

9.7%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greenfield School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), American Indian (9.7%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenfield School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Greenfield School employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenfield School is $17,673.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Greenfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenfield Elementary 10^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenfield School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2015	63.63	119^th	287	58.5%
2021	89.38	45^th	356	87.4%
2022	96.17	12^th	329	96.4%
2023	89.63	30^th	332	91.0%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Greenfield 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	83	83
1991	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1992	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1993	53	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
1994	51	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	52
1995	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
1996	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
1997	54	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	56
1998	46	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	48
1999	56	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	57
2000	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
2001	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2002	54	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
2003	54	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
2004	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2005	48	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
2006	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2007	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2008	39	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
2009	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	29
2010	32	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
2011	39	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	42
2012	40	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	44
2013	47	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	51
2014	47	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	51
2015	57	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	61
2016	68	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	74
2017	68	0	0	3	1	0	2	0	74
2018	74	0	0	3	1	0	1	0	79
2019	70	0	0	3	3	0	1	0	77
2020	80	0	0	2	2	0	1	0	85
2021	53	0	1	3	4	0	0	0	61
2022	55	2	1	2	2	0	0	0	62
2023	46	1	0	1	2	1	0	0	51
2024	54	0	0	2	6	0	0	0	62

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 Greenfield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	83	4.5	18.4	12
1991	69	4.6	15.0	15.9
1992	69	4.8	14.3	8.7
1993	53	3.6	14.7	26.4
1994	52	3.6	14.4	26.9
1995	55	3.8	14.5	27.3
1996	55	3.8	14.5	27.3
1997	56	3.7	15.1	30.4
1998	48	3.6	13.3	14.6
1999	57	3.5	16.3	38.6
2000	55	3.0	18.3	45.5
2001	58	3.9	14.9	36.2
2002	54	3.8	14.2	35.2
2003	54	3.8	14.2	35.2
2004	62	3.9	15.9	25.8
2005	48	4.3	11.2	39.6
2006	38	4.2	9.0	10.5
2007	38	3.3	11.5	31.6
2008	39	3.4	11.5	35.9
2009	29	4.1	7.1	72.4
2010	35	4.1	8.4	37.1
2011	42	4.1	10.1	35.7
2012	44	4.1	10.6	25
2013	51	4.1	12.2	23.5
2014	51	4.0	12.7	19.6
2015	61	4.0	15.2	19.7
2016	74	5.0	14.8	28.4
2017	74	4.8	15.4	31.1
2018	79	5.7	13.7	36.7
2019	77	6.2	12.4	29.9
2020	85	5.4	15.7	22.4
2021	61	6.0	10.0	n/a
2022	62	6.3	9.8	n/a
2023	51	7.5	6.7	n/a
2024	62	5.3	11.5	40.3

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 Greenfield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	83	4.5	18.4	12
1991	69	4.6	15.0	15.9
1992	69	4.8	14.3	8.7
1993	53	3.6	14.7	26.4
1994	52	3.6	14.4	26.9
1995	55	3.8	14.5	27.3
1996	55	3.8	14.5	27.3
1997	56	3.7	15.1	30.4
1998	48	3.6	13.3	14.6
1999	57	3.5	16.3	38.6
2000	55	3.0	18.3	45.5
2001	58	3.9	14.9	36.2
2002	54	3.8	14.2	35.2
2003	54	3.8	14.2	35.2
2004	62	3.9	15.9	25.8
2005	48	4.3	11.2	39.6
2006	38	4.2	9.0	10.5
2007	38	3.3	11.5	31.6
2008	39	3.4	11.5	35.9
2009	29	4.1	7.1	72.4
2010	35	4.1	8.4	37.1
2011	42	4.1	10.1	35.7
2012	44	4.1	10.6	25
2013	51	4.1	12.2	23.5
2014	51	4.0	12.7	19.6
2015	61	4.0	15.2	19.7
2016	74	5.0	14.8	28.4
2017	74	4.8	15.4	31.1
2018	79	5.7	13.7	36.7
2019	77	6.2	12.4	29.9
2020	85	5.4	15.7	22.4
2021	61	6.0	10.0	n/a
2022	62	6.3	9.8	n/a
2023	51	7.5	6.7	n/a
2024	62	5.3	11.5	40.3

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 Greenfield School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,710
2021	$13,623
2022	$13,552
2023	$17,673

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenfield School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	77	51	33.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	70	46	34.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%

Schools Near Greenfield School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Greenfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	62	5	11.5	40.3%	54 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.6	30^th of 332 public elementary schools	91.0%		96.2	12^th of 329 public elementary schools	96.4%	18	55.3	68.4		$17,673
Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2425	168	12	14.5	38.1%	164 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	89.5	31^st of 332 public elementary schools	90.7%		84.8	60^th of 329 public elementary schools	81.8%	29	60.0	65.6	55.6	$12,045
Fort Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	School Loop Road	Fort Shaw	59443	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	106	10	10.4	41.5%	93 (87.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	7 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	78.2	74^th of 332 public elementary schools	77.7%		86.9	52^nd of 329 public elementary schools	84.2%	22	55.6	50.0	52.6	$17,517
Power School	Public	PK, KG-6	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	49	7	7.4	46.9%	39 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	61.4	136^th of 332 public elementary schools	59.0%		64.2	138^th of 329 public elementary schools	58.1%	2	46.9	34.4	50.0	$14,568
Cascade Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	508 Birdtail Road	Sun River	59483	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5104	14	1	12.5		14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.8	13^th of 332 public elementary schools	96.1%		36.5	246^th of 329 public elementary schools	25.2%	233	63.6	72.7		$2,754
Vaughn School	Public	PK, KG-6	480 Central Avenue	Vaughn	59487	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 965-2231	112	8	14.3	100.0%	81 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.7%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.0%)	48	195^th of 332 public elementary schools	41.3%		34.7	252^nd of 329 public elementary schools	23.4%	57	23.4	39.1	50.0	$12,332
Dutton/Brady Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	101 2nd St NE	Dutton	59433	Teton County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 476-3201	47	7	7.1	68.1%	44 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.7	267^th of 332 public elementary schools	19.6%		30.3	263^rd of 329 public elementary schools	20.1%	4	20.0	30.0	30.0	$21,524
Hillcrest Colony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1124 Wilson Road	Power	59468	Teton County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 463-2236	12	1	12.0		12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$14,861
Golden Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-8	1374 Hiway 408	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Golden Ridge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2010	7	4	1.7		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35	243^rd of 332 public elementary schools	26.8%		44.1	222^nd of 329 public elementary schools	32.5%	21	33.3	36.4	25.0	$13,812
Choteau School	Public	PK, KG-8	102 7th Ave NW	Choteau	59422	Teton County	Choteau Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 466-5364	268	17	15.7	45.1%	248 (92.5%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	31.3	252^nd of 332 public elementary schools	24.1%		64.4	136^th of 329 public elementary schools	58.7%	116	37.2	33.6	15.4	$12,735

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenfield School

What schools do graduates of Greenfield School attend?

Students who attend Greenfield School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenfield 7-8
High : Fairfield High School

What district is Greenfield School in?

Greenfield Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Greenfield School?

Students at Greenfield School are 87% White, 10% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Greenfield School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended Greenfield School.

Is Greenfield School a good school?

Yes. Greenfield School ranks in the top 9.0% of Montana elementary schools.

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