- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Golden, CO
Fairmount Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmount Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080480000721
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmount Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Golden · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmount Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Golden, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Fairmount Elementary School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080480000721 · Golden, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 18.8:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Fairmount Elementary School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fairmount Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 601
Fairmount Elementary School
601 students
What this shows Fairmount Elementary School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmount Elementary School compares
Fairmount Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Colorado - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Fairmount Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmount Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmount Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmount Elementary School
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Golden, CO. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmount Elementary School?
7.4% of students at Fairmount Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmount Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmount Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Golden, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Fairmount Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Golden?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Golden, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Golden on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Fairmount Elementary School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.