Enrollment
334
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Albany, IN
Fairmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180741001264
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in New Albany · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in New Albany, IN.
School address
District: New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch · Indiana
NCES ID 180741001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairmont Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairmont Elementary School
Fairmont Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Albany, Indiana, enrolling 334 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Fairmont Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Indiana schools and 25% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.7% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New Albany's public schools, it stands alongside Mount Tabor Elementary School (655 students): Fairmont Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch also operates New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students) and Floyd Central High School (1,785 students) alongside Fairmont Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairmont Elementary School compares
Fairmont Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Indiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 33.5%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Fairmont Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch, which includes Fairmont Elementary School.
$11,463
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.2%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fairmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel Scribner Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in New Albany
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mount Tabor Elementary School
Standard public school
655 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Grant Line Elementary School
Standard public school
513 students 19:1 students per teacher
Community Montessori
Standard public school
487 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Slate Run Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
S Ellen Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
243 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Elementary School
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Albany, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont Elementary School?
81.7% of students at Fairmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in New Albany, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmont Elementary School rank among schools in New Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in New Albany, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Albany on the city page.
Is Fairmont Elementary School a good school?
Fairmont Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch?
Besides Fairmont Elementary School, New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch also operates New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students), Floyd Central High School (1,785 students), and Highland Hills Middle School (1,676 students). See the New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch district page for the complete list.
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