Very Good
#295 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 15% in state
Fairmont Elementary School
Elementary School · Fairmont Area School District · Fairmont, MN
A Fairmont Area School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
714 VICTORIA ST STE 101, Fairmont, MN 56031
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairmont Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fairmont 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairmont), 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
$61,373
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Positive Approach to LearningEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairmont Area School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairmont Elementary School is listed in FAIRMONT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairmont Elementary School
Fairmont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairmont, MN, part of Fairmont Area School District, serving approximately 974 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairmont Elementary School
What grades does Fairmont Elementary School serve?
Fairmont Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fairmont Elementary School?
Fairmont Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 974 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmont Elementary School rank in MN?
Fairmont Elementary School ranks #295 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Fairmont Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmont Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmont Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairmont Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fairmont Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmont Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fairmont Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmont Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Fairmont 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 974
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (507) 238-4487
- Area population (ZIP 56031)
- 11,800
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 56031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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