Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fairmont School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmont School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lockport, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmont School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairmont School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont School is 0.59, 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
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
57%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
27%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
12%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont School's ranking?
Fairmont School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fairmont School often compared to?
Fairmont Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelvin Grove Jr High School, Taft Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fairmont School?
300 students attend Fairmont School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fairmont School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmont School?
Fairmont School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairmont School offer ?
Fairmont School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fairmont School part of?
Fairmont School is part of Fairmont SD 89 School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Too bad I couldn't give no stars! Fairmont has to be the worst school I have ever dealt with. Fairmont has limited extracurricular activities and programs. The students that perform in the talent show each year, do it without a stage to perform on. The communication between the school and the parents is horrible. I will say that a lot of the teachers are great and do the best they can with the school curriculum. On the other hand, there is also a few not-so-great teachers/staff. I had an experience where one of them was bulling my 4th grader and don't even get me started on the secretary! Fairmont is supposed to be a magnet school, but it seems they have just adopted this title because Fairmont is located in an unincorporated area. My recommendation is, If you can avoid having your child attend this school, do it! It will be one of the best decision you ever made.
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