Enrollment
510
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Everett, WA
Fairmount Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairmount Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530543000816
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmount Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmount Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairmount Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairmount Elementary
Fairmount Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 510 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 510 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1020 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Everett's elementary schools, it stands alongside Discovery Elementary (648 students): Fairmount Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students) and Mariner High School (2,106 students) alongside Fairmount Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairmount Elementary compares
Fairmount Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 31.8%
African American 15.9%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Fairmount Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mukilteo School District, which includes Fairmount Elementary.
$19,467
Per student
0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fairmount Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmount Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Everett
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Seattle Hill Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Olivia Park Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Odyssey Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center
Standard public school
437 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairmount Elementary
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary?
Fairmount Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Everett, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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?
56.4% of students at Fairmount Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmount Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairmount Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.4% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmount Elementary?
Fairmount Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmount Elementary rank among elementary schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Everett, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Everett on the city page.
Is Fairmount Elementary a good school?
Fairmount Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mukilteo School District?
Besides Fairmount Elementary, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Voyager Middle School (902 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.
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