Serving 956 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairmont Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmont Elementary School's student population of 956 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
956 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
26%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmont Elementary School is ranked #793 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fairmont Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary School?
956 students attend Fairmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fairmont Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairmont Elementary School offer ?
Fairmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fairmont Elementary School part of?
Fairmont Elementary School is part of Fairmont Area School District.
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