- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Fairmont Elementary School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 180741001264 · New Albany, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 11.9:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students)
Fairmont Elementary School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fairmont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Albany Sen
New Albany Senior High School
1,821 students
- Floyd Central
Floyd Central High School
1,785 students
- Highland Hills
Highland Hills Middle School
1,676 students
- Nathaniel Scri
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
941 students
- Hazelwood Midd
Hazelwood Middle School
798 students
- This school 334
Fairmont Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Fairmont Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Elementary School compares
Fairmont Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch reports $13,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,785
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), up 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.