Enrollment
313
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INDEPENDENCE 30·NCES 291548003099
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.
120 N CEDAR AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053 · (816) 521-5405 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL313 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
259 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 47 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 60 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 49 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 54 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (54).
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
21.9%
MO avg 44.9% . -7.7pp since 2021
Math
20.4%
MO avg 43.8% . -0.7pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 22 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 20 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 8 points since 2021, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 9.2% | 12.7% | 46.8% | 31.2% |
| Math | 6.3% | 14.1% | 29.0% | 50.3% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21.9% | 20.4% |
| 2023-24 | 29.2% | 24.3% |
| 2022-23 | 35.3% | 27.2% |
| 2021-22 | 29.6% | 21.1% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
23.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
28.9%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 23% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 29% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like FAIRMOUNT ELEM.
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.'s state test result (23.1% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRMOUNT ELEM. this school | 313 | 82.7% | 23.1% |
| CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY INDEPENDENCE | 362 | 81.2% | 20.6% |
| THREE TRAILS ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 328 | 84.5% | 30.9% |
| KORTE ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 444 | 88.7% | 33.3% |
| NOEL PRIMARY SOUTHWEST CITY | 249 | 90.4% | N/A |
| SOUTHWEST CITY ELEM. SOUTHWEST CITY | 350 | 81.4% | 33.7% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where FAIRMOUNT ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 23.1% | #832 of 1,002 | #82 of 126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 20.4% | #867 of 1,019 ▼ 46 | #92 of 126 ▼ 12 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 21.9% | #891 of 1,018 ▼ 80 | #98 of 126 ▼ 23 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.2pp | #232 of 943 | #33 of 124 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 313 | #656 of 1,294 | #99 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #533 of 950 | #54 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.6% | #132 of 953 | #41 of 124 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.7% | #256 of 1,165 | #54 of 136 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.8% | #420 of 684 | #65 of 92 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
313
+21 (+7%) vs 2020
-19% since 2010-11, when it was 386
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 13.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 313 | 23.8 | 13.2:1 | 83% (259) |
| 2023-24 | 330 | 20.8 | 15.9:1 | 85% (280) |
| 2022-23 | 312 | 19 | 16.4:1 | 82% (255) |
| 2020-21 | 292 | 21 | 13.9:1 | 85% (249) |
| 2017-18 | 351 | 26.5 | 13.3:1 | 91% (318) |
| 2015-16 | 367 | 27 | 13.6:1 | 89% (327) |
| 2010-11 | 386 | 22 | 17.6:1 | 83% (321) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for FAIRMOUNT ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (351 to 313); teachers down 10% (26.5 to 23.8).
About FAIRMOUNT ELEM.
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. is a medium-sized elementary school found in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. It enrolled 313 students in pre-K through 5 for the 2024-25 school year.
Besides FAIRMOUNT ELEM., INDEPENDENCE 30 runs 28 other schools. The district enrolls 14,272 students.
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. has no majority group; Hispanic students are the largest, at 45%. Smaller groups are 38% White, 8% Black, and 7% multiracial. County-wide, 11% of Jackson County residents are Hispanic. FAIRMOUNT ELEM.'s diversity index is 64%, against a US figure of 70%.
With 23.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at FAIRMOUNT ELEM. was 13.2:1. On average, elementary schools in Missouri have 12.4:1, compared with 13.2:1 here. FAIRMOUNT ELEM.'s free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 83%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Jackson County is 60%.
Compared with Missouri schools that have similar shares of low-income students, FAIRMOUNT ELEM.'s results are 5.8 points below predicted: 23.1% against 28.9%.
Across Jackson County, the median household income is $68,577, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Jackson County is home to 244 public schools and about 105,714 public school students.
Nearby, SUGAR CREEK ELEM. is about 1.0 miles away. Within five miles of FAIRMOUNT ELEM., there are at least 8 other public schools. Ranked by average proficiency, FAIRMOUNT ELEM. places 8th out of 8 schools in its immediate area.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.'s enrollment grew from 292 in 2020-21 to 313 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in INDEPENDENCE 30
- TRUMAN HIGHHigh · 1,720 students
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHigh · 1,417 students
- VAN HORN HIGHHigh · 1,067 students
- CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddle · 902 students
- BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddle · 744 students
- PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddle · 731 students
Other schools in INDEPENDENCE
- TRUMAN HIGHHigh · 1,720 students
- FORT OSAGE HIGHHigh · 1,545 students
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHigh · 1,417 students
- CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddle · 902 students
- BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddle · 744 students
- PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddle · 731 students
Other FAIRMOUNT Elementary schools
7 other US public schools in 7 states are named FAIRMOUNT Elementary. FAIRMOUNT ELEM. is the 7th largest of the 8.
- FAIRMOUNT ELEM.ST PETERS, MO · 971 students
- Fairmount Elementary SchoolGOLDEN, CO · 601 students
- Fairmount ElementaryEverett, WA · 510 students
- Fairmount Elementary SchoolFairmount, GA · 366 students
- Fairmount ElementaryBristol, TN · 351 students
Nearby schools
- SUGAR CREEK ELEM.1.0 mi · 134
- VAN HORN HIGH1.1 mi · 1,067
- ABRAHAM MALLINSON ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 282
- KC INTERNATIONAL-WALLACE1.4 mi · 662
- BRYANT ELEM.1.9 mi · 193
- PROCTER ELEM.2.3 mi · 221
Frequently asked questions
About FAIRMOUNT ELEM.How large is FAIRMOUNT ELEM.?
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. enrolls approximately 313 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does FAIRMOUNT ELEM. serve?
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does FAIRMOUNT ELEM. have?
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.
What is the student diversity at FAIRMOUNT ELEM.?
Student demographics at FAIRMOUNT ELEM. are roughly 38% White, 45% Hispanic, 8% Black, 7% Two or more.
What district is FAIRMOUNT ELEM. in?
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. is part of INDEPENDENCE 30.
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