Enrollment
1,007
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairmont Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairmont Elementary School
Fairmont Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Fairmont, Minnesota, enrolling 1,007 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,007 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Fairmont Area School District, also runs Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School (839 students).
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 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairmont Area School District, which includes Fairmont Elementary School.
$14,163
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 65.8%
Federal 13.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,007 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairmont Elementary School a good school?
Fairmont Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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