- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasadena, TX
Fairmont El
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481653006845
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont El ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Fairmont El grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 481653006845 · Pasadena, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 16.9:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park H S (4,057 students)
Fairmont El grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fairmont El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park H S
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- Deer Park J H 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- San Jacinto El 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- Carpenter El 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- This school 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- Fairmont J H 676
Fairmont J H
676 students
What this shows Fairmont El reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont El compares
Fairmont El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
White 39.7%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Fairmont El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Park J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpenter El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairmont J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont El
How many students attend Fairmont El?
Fairmont El has 776 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont El is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont El?
31.9% of students at Fairmont El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont El?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont El?
Fairmont El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmont El rank among elementary schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont El ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Pasadena, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides Fairmont El, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students), Deer Park J H (877 students), and San Jacinto El (862 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.