Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairmont Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmont Elementary serves the northeast part of Johnson City, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairmont Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Fairmont Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
66%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmont Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fairmont Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Towne Acres Elementary School, North Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary School?
530 students attend Fairmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fairmont Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Fairmont Elementary School offer ?
Fairmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmont Elementary School part of?
Fairmont Elementary School is part of Johnson City School District.
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