Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
88%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmount Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fairmount Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
592 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Reviews
5 9/22/2020
My children, a grandchild and now a great grand child have all Attended Fairmount. Great school, mostly great staff, fun school. Principal Mrs. Mills is the greatest. Office staff, very hands on. Kids are happy to be there. Love this school.
5 1/18/2013
Fairmount has great teachers, princaple, and is a great overall school! I came into fairmount struggling, but now I am a straight A honors student in middle school.
5 11/11/2011
I LOVED attending Fairmount from 1st grade to 5th grade (1997 - 2002) and I miss everyone for I moved in 2002 to Longmont, CO to attend Longs Peak Middle School and onto Longmont High. Fairmount gave me so much to work with, even tho I was with the special education program
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