Greenfield School

Greenfield School, a high performing elementary school just outside Fairfield in Teton County, Montana, educates approximately 51 students in pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. Student–teacher ratio is about 6 to 1 with eight full-time teachers. Reading and math proficiency rates are in the 60–69 percent range, putting the school in the top 5 percent of the state on school performance. Student outcomes in both subjects reflect strong achievement. Minority enrollment is roughly 10 percent, mostly American Indian and Black students, in a school that takes pride in a tight-knit, small-school environment. Staff consists of around eight certified instructors with part-time aides and a few administrative staff. The district has around 68 students in grades PK–8 total and measures around 65 percent math and 75 percent reading proficient school-wide, indicating academic excellence. Median household value in the Fairfield/Greenfield area is around $217,000–$235,000. The school has a sense of history but also a lively atmosphere, with a tradition of community involvement and individualized attention.

Greenfield Elementary School is preparing for its annual Greenfield Stomp, a community fun event with dinner, raffles, and dancing.