Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fairmont Ece-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
87%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Ece-8 School?
350 students attend Fairmont Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fairmont Ece-8 School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Ece-8 School?
Fairmont Ece-8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairmont Ece-8 School offer ?
Fairmont Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fairmont Ece-8 School part of?
Fairmont Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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