Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fairmount Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maercker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
323 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
School Calendar
View the Fairmount Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day for Grade 9 (Academic Calendar)
September 03, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day for Grades 10th through 12th (Academic Calendar)
September 04, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Holiday / School Closed (Academic Calendar)
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception / School Closed (Academic Calendar)
December 08, 2025 (Monday)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day /School Closed (Academic Calendar)
January 19, 2026 (Monday)
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