Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairmont Neighborhood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmont Neighborhood School serves a compact area of approximately 0.1 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest point from the school being about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmont Neighborhood School's student population of 266 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairmont Neighborhood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Neighborhood School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3988 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Neighborhood School's ranking?
Fairmont Neighborhood School is ranked #3988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fairmont Neighborhood School often compared to?
Fairmont Neighborhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samara Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Neighborhood School?
266 students attend Fairmont Neighborhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fairmont Neighborhood School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmont Neighborhood School?
Fairmont Neighborhood School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairmont Neighborhood School offer ?
Fairmont Neighborhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairmont Neighborhood School part of?
Fairmont Neighborhood School is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is Fairmont Neighborhood School located?
Fairmont Neighborhood School is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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