Fairmont Elementary School

1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
10
Top 5%
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%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 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
Reading/Language Arts 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)
Total Students
530 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
40 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Fairmont Elementary is to provide an academically engaging education in which students are able to demonstrate excellence in core curriculum subjects as measured by local, state and national standards, as well as health, citizenship and soc

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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#57 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

69%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
37%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
40%
Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
66%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
11%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
34%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
12.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 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

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