Fairmount Public School District 18 is a public school district headquartered in Fairmount, North Dakota, United States. It operates one school, K-12: Fairmount Public School. The district includes Fairmount Township and sections of Devillo and LaMars townships.
Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmount Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Fairmount, ND, encompassing approximately 89.2 square miles. The zone typically sees a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 54 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmount Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
54 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Fairmount 18 School District.
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