Very Good
#1014 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Fairmont School
Elementary School · Fairmont Sd 89 · Lockport, IL
An elementary school in Lockport, IL where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
735 Green Garden Pl, Lockport, IL 60441
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairmont School score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairmont School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lockport), 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
$104,271
Median home value
$287,100
Median rent
$1,488/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Individual Ed SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Taft Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Sator Sanchez Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| St Dennis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairmont Sd 89
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairmont School is listed in Fairmont SD 89; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairmont School
Fairmont School is a public elementary school in Lockport, IL, part of Fairmont Sd 89, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,014 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairmont School
What grades does Fairmont School serve?
Fairmont School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fairmont School?
Fairmont School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmont School rank in IL?
Fairmont School ranks #1,014 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Fairmont School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmont School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Fairmont School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmont School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairmont School a charter school?
No, Fairmont School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmont School a Title I school?
No, Fairmont School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmont School?
100.0% of students at Fairmont 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (815) 726-6156
- Area population (ZIP 60441)
- 36,841
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 60441; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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