Serving 332 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 332 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
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
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
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?
332 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 14:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 332 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
