Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 57 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

American Indian
5%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
35%
7%

Black
n/a
5%

White
60%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmount Elementary School is ranked #272 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
57 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Fairmount 18 School District.
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