- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairmont, MN
Fairmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270012400554
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Fairmont, MN.
School address
District: Fairmont Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012400554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Fairmont Elementary School held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 270012400554 · Fairmont, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 16.5:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School (839 students)
Fairmont Elementary School held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Fairmont Elementary School compares
Fairmont Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,209
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Fairmont Elementary School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Fairmont Area School District reports $14,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
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 (~1,007 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Elementary School
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairmont, MN. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 974 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Fairmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Elementary School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Fairmont, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmont Elementary School rank among schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Fairmont, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairmont Area School District?
Besides Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont Area School District also operates Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School (839 students). See the Fairmont Area School District district page for the complete list.