- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairmount, GA
Fairmount Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmount Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130243001071
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmount Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 366
- students enrolled
Fairmount Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gordon County · Georgia
NCES ID 130243001071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Fairmount Elementary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 130243001071 · Fairmount, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.1:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoraville High School (1,094 students)
Fairmount Elementary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fairmount Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoraville Hi
Sonoraville High School
1,094 students
- Gordon Central
Gordon Central High School
875 students
- Red Bud Middle
Red Bud Middle School
786 students
- Sonoraville El
Sonoraville Elementary
584 students
- Ashworth Middl
Ashworth Middle School
578 students
- This school 366
Fairmount Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Fairmount Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmount Elementary School compares
Fairmount Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$12,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Fairmount Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gordon County reports $12,922 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoraville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashworth Middle School | Larger | Similar 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
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmount Elementary School
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairmount, GA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmount Elementary School?
54.7% of students at Fairmount Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmount Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmount Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Fairmount, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School 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).
What other schools are in Gordon County?
Besides Fairmount Elementary School, Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students), Gordon Central High School (875 students), and Red Bud Middle School (786 students). See the Gordon County district page for the complete list.