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Fairmont Elementary

1405 Lester Harris RD, Johnson City, TN 37601 · (423) 434-5275 · Washington County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL530 STUDENTS
Enrollment
530
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 470
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
82
Grade 1
79
Grade 2
90
Grade 3
84
Grade 4
89
Grade 5
86
Student demographics
White
34966%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
7013%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 16%
Black
346%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 21%
Asian
183%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Two+
5911%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26249%
Female
26851%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
64.8%
TN avg 40.9% . -4.5pp since 2022
Math
68.3%
TN avg 39.3% . -2.2pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
530
+18 (+4%) vs 2017
% White
66%
was 64%
% Hispanic
13%
was 12%
% Black
6%
was 13%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Fairmont Elementary

As an average-sized K-5 school in Johnson City, Tennessee, Fairmont Elementary teaches 530 students from grades pre-K through 5, one of the schools within Johnson City.

Johnson City runs 11 schools in total, collectively educating 7,818 students. Fairmont Elementary is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Fairmont Elementary logs that White students make up the majority at 66%. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 6% Black, 3% Asian. By comparison, Washington County as a whole is about 87% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Washington County indicate median household income runs about $62,809, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Across Washington County's 30 public schools (combined enrollment of about 15,787 students), Fairmont Elementary is one campus in the mix.

Science Hill High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Fairmont Elementary has rose 4%, going from 512 students in 2018 to 530 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share shrank from 13% to 6%.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Fairmont Elementary typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
136,261
Census ACS
Median income
$62,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
15,787 students

Quick facts

School name
Fairmont Elementary
District
Johnson City
Address
1405 Lester Harris RD, Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone
(423) 434-5275
County
Washington County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
530
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
470213000672
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Fairmont Elementary
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary?
Fairmont Elementary enrolls approximately 530 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Fairmont Elementary serve?
Fairmont Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Fairmont Elementary?
At Fairmont Elementary, the student body is approximately 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is Fairmont Elementary in?
Fairmont Elementary is part of Johnson City.
Where is Fairmont Elementary located?
Fairmont Elementary is located at 1405 Lester Harris RD, Johnson City, TN 37601.
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