Fairmount Elementary School

Public K-5

 15975 West 50th Avenue
       Golden, CO  80403-1616


(303) 982-5422

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,893 Help


Students who attend Fairmount Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Drake Junior High School
High:    Arvada West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  633

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.5% Help


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Compare Details Fairmount Elementary School ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 10th among 99 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary School is 19.2. 95 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairmount Elementary School is $12,893. 84 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fairmount Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairmount Elementary School 50th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Fairmount Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairmount Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fairmount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.62 194th 808 76.0%
2005 78.22 162nd 823 80.3%
2006 73.32 216th 829 73.9%
2007 81.12 124th 852 85.4%
2008 62.86 338th 849 60.2%
2009 80.34 149th 872 82.9%
2010 74.68 216th 925 76.6%
2011 80.49 154th 935 83.5%
2012 84.11 119th 935 87.3%
2013 87.09 86th 954 91.0%
2014 85.70 103rd 962 89.3%
2015 93.45 47th 938 95.0%
2016 92.23 49th 914 94.6%
2017 93.27 44th 929 95.3%
2018 94.04 40th 917 95.6%
2019 93.90 36th 965 96.3%
2021 95.70 29th 710 95.9%
2022 91.24 54th 921 94.1%
2023 92.87 50th 933 94.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairmount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.75 33rd 690 95.2%
2019 85.52 79th 758 89.6%
2021 86.67 45th 351 87.2%
2022 85.04 66th 595 88.9%
2023 86.74 62nd 642 90.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fairmount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.51 37th 84 56.0%
2019 48.88 73rd 110 33.6%
2023 81.17 7th 82 91.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairmount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.07 40th 693 94.2%
2019 94.57 21st 764 97.3%
2021 96.32 13th 352 96.3%
2022 88.49 50th 594 91.6%
2023 90.70 42nd 649 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fairmount Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.29 52nd 337 84.6%
2019 86.43 40th 596 93.3%
2021 86.61 40th 288 86.1%
2022 78.06 82nd 454 81.9%
2023 80.48 66th 525 87.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fairmount Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 392 1 9 14 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 379 0 7 12 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1990 404 0 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 405 2 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 402 3 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 422 3 4 19 7 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 411 5 5 24 8 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 412 1 8 23 7 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 412 1 8 23 7 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 397 3 3 24 8 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 380 2 3 27 7 n/a n/a 0 419
1999 362 1 5 29 5 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 350 1 11 31 7 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 342 4 9 29 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 382 1 14 19 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2003 382 1 14 19 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2004 394 2 11 22 3 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 401 0 15 31 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 403 0 18 38 3 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 392 0 20 40 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 446 0 27 45 3 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 472 3 29 51 5 n/a n/a 0 560
2010 500 3 34 56 5 n/a n/a 0 598
2011 494 1 31 71 1 0 23 0 621
2012 504 0 29 68 1 0 23 0 625
2013 510 0 24 60 0 0 20 0 614
2014 537 0 24 62 2 0 17 0 642
2015 549 1 35 62 6 0 13 0 666
2016 520 1 23 61 7 0 18 0 630
2017 535 1 29 52 7 0 21 0 645
2018 573 2 25 47 5 0 23 0 675
2019 507 3 21 38 4 0 20 0 593
2020 540 3 21 35 4 0 18 0 621
2021 502 2 19 37 4 0 22 0 586
2022 520 2 18 30 2 0 20 0 592
2023 552 3 17 35 2 0 24 0 633

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairmount Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 18.8 22.2 n/a
1989 400 18.6 21.5 2.8
1990 425 19.6 21.6 3.3
1991 425 18.1 23.4 4.5
1992 426 19.8 21.5 6.3
1993 455 19.1 23.8 5.1
1994 453 20.7 21.9 5.7
1995 451 20.8 21.7 5.3
1996 451 20.8 21.7 5.3
1997 435 22.2 19.6 6.4
1998 419 21.4 19.6 6.7
1999 402 18.7 21.5 8.2
2000 400 19.9 20.1 10
2001 387 22.0 17.6 7.2
2002 419 25.4 16.5 9.8
2003 419 25.4 16.5 9.8
2004 432 24.8 17.4 6
2005 449 25.1 17.9 7.6
2006 462 25.4 18.2 10.4
2007 453 26.2 17.3 7.7
2008 521 27.5 18.9 7.1
2009 560 29.2 19.2 5.7
2010 598 30.5 19.6 6.9
2011 621 32.4 19.1 8.9
2012 625 31.1 20.0 7
2013 614 30.1 20.3 7
2014 642 31.1 20.5 6.9
2015 666 34.0 19.5 8
2016 630 35.0 18.0 7.6
2017 645 34.2 18.8 7.1
2018 675 33.8 19.9 6.4
2019 593 28.9 20.5 5.6
2020 621 31.2 19.9 5.3
2021 586 31.2 18.7 8
2022 592 33.0 17.9 7.6
2023 633 32.9 19.2 8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairmount Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 18.8 22.2 n/a
1989 400 18.6 21.5 2.8
1990 425 19.6 21.6 3.3
1991 425 18.1 23.4 4.5
1992 426 19.8 21.5 6.3
1993 455 19.1 23.8 5.1
1994 453 20.7 21.9 5.7
1995 451 20.8 21.7 5.3
1996 451 20.8 21.7 5.3
1997 435 22.2 19.6 6.4
1998 419 21.4 19.6 6.7
1999 402 18.7 21.5 8.2
2000 400 19.9 20.1 10
2001 387 22.0 17.6 7.2
2002 419 25.4 16.5 9.8
2003 419 25.4 16.5 9.8
2004 432 24.8 17.4 6
2005 449 25.1 17.9 7.6
2006 462 25.4 18.2 10.4
2007 453 26.2 17.3 7.7
2008 521 27.5 18.9 7.1
2009 560 29.2 19.2 5.7
2010 598 30.5 19.6 6.9
2011 621 32.4 19.1 8.9
2012 625 31.1 20.0 7
2013 614 30.1 20.3 7
2014 642 31.1 20.5 6.9
2015 666 34.0 19.5 8
2016 630 35.0 18.0 7.6
2017 645 34.2 18.8 7.1
2018 675 33.8 19.9 6.4
2019 593 28.9 20.5 5.6
2020 621 31.2 19.9 5.3
2021 586 31.2 18.7 8
2022 592 33.0 17.9 7.6
2023 633 32.9 19.2 8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairmount Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,742
2020 $11,051
2021 $11,404
2022 $12,893

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairmount Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 50th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairmount Elementary School)63.355.1
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Fairmount Elementary School)71.677.6
 6%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairmount Elementary School)77.371.6
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Fairmount Elementary School)7766.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Fairmount Elementary School)62.370.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairmount Elementary School)80.282.2
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Fairmount Elementary School)67.966.7
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fairmount Elementary School)73.370
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Fairmount Elementary School)71.970.2
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students593633
 6.7%
African American33
American Indian42
 50%
Asian2117
 19%
Hispanic3835
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White507552
 8.9%
Two or More Races2024
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.6%8.5%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount Elementary School

Yes. Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the top 5.3% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended Fairmount Elementary School.

Students who attend Fairmount Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drake Junior High School
High : Arvada West High School

Students at Fairmount Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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