- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, MO
Fairmount Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Fairmount Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291548003099
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmount Elem. earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #17 of 22
- schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmount Elem. has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Elem. ranks #17 of 22 schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548003099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Fairmount Elem. grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 291548003099 · Independence, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 16.5:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Fairmount Elem. grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fairmount Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- This school 313
Fairmount Elem.
313 students
What this shows Fairmount Elem. reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmount Elem. compares
Fairmount Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
White 38.3%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Fairmount Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmount Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmount Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmount Elem.
How many students attend Fairmount Elem.?
Fairmount Elem. has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elem. is 16.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmount Elem.?
68.9% of students at Fairmount Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmount Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Fairmount Elem. is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmount Elem.?
Fairmount Elem. 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 Fairmount Elem. rank among schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Elem. ranks #17 of 22 schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Fairmount Elem., Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Van Horn High (1,067 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.