Top Rankings
Fairmont SD 89 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 300 students in Fairmont SD 89 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Fairmont SD 89 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
300 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairmont SD 89 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#730 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.6%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
57%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
27%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
12%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,980 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,167 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$30,980
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$32,167
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Fairmont SD 89 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairmont SD 89 School District?
Fairmont SD 89 School District manages 1 public schools serving 300 students.
What is the rank of Fairmont SD 89 School District?
Fairmont SD 89 School District is ranked #736 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont SD 89 School District?
57% of Fairmont SD 89 School District 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 SD 89 School District?
Fairmont SD 89 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Fairmont SD 89 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,167 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
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