Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairmount Park Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Park Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3518 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
85%
21%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount Park Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmount Park Elementary School is ranked #3518 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fairmount Park Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmount Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maximo Elementary School, Bear Creek Elementary School, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Park Elementary School?
518 students attend Fairmount Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fairmount Park Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmount Park Elementary School?
Fairmount Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairmount Park Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairmount Park Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Park Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
2 9/19/2015
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