Fairmount Elementary School

Fairmount Elementary School serves 626 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Golden, Colorado's affluent western suburbs. With 32 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1, providing a solid foundation for elementary education in Jefferson County. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #175 out of 1,831 Colorado elementary schools, placing it in the 90th percentile statewide.

Students show particularly impressive mathematical skills, with 72% achieving proficient or above levels across all grade levels. The school's overall academic score of 9.8 out of 10 reflects consistently high achievement standards. Fairmount Elementary draws from an exceptionally well-educated community in the 80403 zip code area, where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $142,440.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of just 4.3% and median home values of $742,000 reflect the area's economic stability. Located in Golden's large suburban setting, Fairmount Elementary benefits from being part of a thriving community that values education and provides strong support for student achievement in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies.