- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairmont, MN
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270012400553
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Fairmont, MN.
School address
District: Fairmont Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012400553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 270012400553 · Fairmont, MN Other · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 18.6:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairmont Elementary School (1,007 students)
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School compares
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
21
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Jr./Sr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Jr./Sr. High 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School
How many students attend Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School has 839 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairmont, MN. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?
39.7% of students at Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Fairmont, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?
Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Jr./Sr. High School rank among schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School ranks #6 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 Jr./Sr. High School, Fairmont Area School District also operates Fairmont Elementary School (1,007 students). See the Fairmont Area School District district page for the complete list.