Needs Improvement
#2216 of 2,221 schools in MO
Fairmount Elem.
Elementary School · INDEPENDENCE 30
120 N CEDAR AVE, Independence, MO 64053
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
2.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
2.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,216 of 2,221
In Independence
#35 of 35
public schools
In district
#28 of 28
INDEPENDENCE 30
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Fairmount Elem.
Elementary School in Independence · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Fairmount Elem.
Fairmount Elem. is a public elementary school in Independence, MO, part of INDEPENDENCE 30. Fairmount Elem. serves approximately 330 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Fairmount Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,216 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Fairmount Elem. show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 2.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.7
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Fairmount Elem. — Students at Fairmount Elem. score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.4/10.
How Fairmount Elem. Compares
See how Fairmount Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
120 N CEDAR AVE, Independence, MO 64053
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fairmount Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PROCTER ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SUGAR CREEK ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Sugar Creek), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRONTIER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION (rated 7.2/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Kansas City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Independence, see our Independence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VAN HORN HIGH Independnce | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| SUGAR CREEK ELEM. Sugar Creek | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| ABRAHAM MALLINSON ELEMENTARY Sugar Creek | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| KC INTERNATIONAL-WALLACE Kansas City | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| KORTE ELEM. Independence | 2.4 mi | 4.1 |
| BRYANT ELEM. Independence | 1.9 mi | 5.4 |
| CENTER PLACE RESTORATION SCHOOL Independence | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PROCTER ELEM. Independence | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE Independence | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
| MILL CREEK ELEM. Independence | 2.5 mi | 7.1 |
| CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY Independence | 3.1 mi | 3.5 |
| SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM. Independence | 2.9 mi | 4.1 |
| OTT ELEM. Independence | 2.5 mi | 3.6 |
| WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH Independence | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| KIPP KC LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| THREE TRAILS ELEM. Independence | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| FRONTIER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION Kansas City | 3.0 mi | 7.2 |
| FRONTIER SCHL OF INNOVATION-M Kansas City | 3.0 mi | 8.9 |
| FRONTIER STEM HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City | 3.0 mi | 7.7 |
| JAMES ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 3.0 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64053 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,790
Median Home Value
$78,400
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
6,817
College Educated
12.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty Rate
30.1%
Median Age
32.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| KIPP WONDER ACADEMY St. Louis, MO | 2.8 |
| ARMSTRONG ELEM. Hazelwood, MO | 3.0 |
| SUNRISE ELEM. Richmond, MO | 3.0 |
| ADVANCE ELEM. Advance, MO | 3.2 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 3.2 |
| KEEVEN ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 3.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fairmount Elem.
What grades does Fairmount Elem. serve?
Fairmount Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fairmount Elem.?
Fairmount Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elem. is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmount Elem. rank in MO?
Fairmount Elem. ranks #2,216 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fairmount Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmount Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmount Elem. has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fairmount Elem. a charter school?
No, Fairmount Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmount Elem. a Title I school?
No, Fairmount Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmount Elem.?
84.8% of students at Fairmount Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (816) 521-5405
Resources & Links
District
INDEPENDENCE 30- District Enrollment
- 14,168
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,302
- District Rank
- #28 of 28
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