- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnson City, TN
Fairmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470213000672
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Johnson City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 530
- students enrolled
Fairmont Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN.
School address
District: Johnson City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470213000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fairmont Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 470213000672 · Johnson City, TN Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Science Hill High School (2,359 students)
Fairmont Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Fairmont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Science Hill H
Science Hill High School
2,359 students
- Liberty Bell M
Liberty Bell Middle School
987 students
- Indian Trail M 786
Indian Trail Middle School
786 students
- Lake Ridge Ele 632
Lake Ridge Elementary
632 students
- Woodland Eleme 537
Woodland Elementary
537 students
- This school 530
Fairmont Elementary
530 students
What this shows Fairmont Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Elementary compares
Fairmont Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,230
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Fairmont Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson City reports $12,230 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Ridge Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Johnson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boones Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
823 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
University School
Standard public school
635 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
South Side Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 15:1 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Elementary
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnson City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Elementary is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Johnson City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Johnson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson City?
Besides Fairmont Elementary, Johnson City also operates Science Hill High School (2,359 students), Liberty Bell Middle School (987 students), and Indian Trail Middle School (786 students). See the Johnson City district page for the complete list.