Serving 468 students in grades 1-5, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1713 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
31%
25%
Black
15%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmount Elementary School is ranked #1713 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fairmount Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
468 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Fairmount Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Mukilteo School District.
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