Excellent
#141 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 8% in state
Fairmount Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Golden, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15975 WEST 50TH AVENUE, Golden, CO 80403
- Math 71% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairmount Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairmount Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,536/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,315
Median home value
$797,100
Median rent
$2,210/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Compass Montessori - Golden Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of West WoodsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 811 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #10 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairmount Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairmount Elementary School
Fairmount Elementary School is a public elementary school in Golden, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 626 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairmount Elementary School
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School serve?
Fairmount Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmount Elementary School rank in CO?
Fairmount Elementary School ranks #141 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fairmount Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmount Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairmount Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmount Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fairmount Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fairmount Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmount Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fairmount Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmount Elementary School?
9.4% of students at Fairmount Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (303) 982-5422
- Area population (ZIP 80403)
- 20,789
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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