Fairmount Elementary School

6036 Blodgett Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 323 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 50-54% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairmount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
50-54%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
45-49%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairmount Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairmount Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
323 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 13:1.
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?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of 3rd Quarter (Academic Calendar)
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Grade 11 (Dismissal 11am) (Academic Calendar)
June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Grade 10 (Dismissal 11am) (Academic Calendar)
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day for Grade 9 (Dismissal 11am) (Academic Calendar)
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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