Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmount Elementary School serves the northern part of Golden, CO, covering an area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Success for All Students
School Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmount Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fairmount Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
601 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I LOVED attending Fairmount from 1st grade to 5th grade (1997 - 2002) and I miss everyone for I moved in 2002 to Longmont, CO to attend Longs Peak Middle School and onto Longmont High. Fairmount gave me so much to work with, even tho I was with the special education program
5 10/10/2025
Fairmount has great teachers, princaple, and is a great overall school! I came into fairmount struggling, but now I am a straight A honors student in middle school.
5 10/10/2025
My children, a grandchild and now a great grand child have all Attended Fairmount. Great school, mostly great staff, fun school. Principal Mrs. Mills is the greatest. Office staff, very hands on. Kids are happy to be there. Love this school.
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