Fairmont Elementary Junior High School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
79%
17%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary Junior High School?
351 students attend Fairmont Elementary Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fairmont Elementary Junior High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmont Elementary Junior High School?
Fairmont Elementary Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairmont Elementary Junior High School offer ?
Fairmont Elementary Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fairmont Elementary Junior High School part of?
Fairmont Elementary Junior High School is part of Fairmont School District 89.
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