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#2216 of 2,221 schools in MO
Fairmount Elem.
Elementary School · Independence 30 · Independence, MO
An Independence 30 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 N CEDAR AVE, Independence, MO 64053
- Math 28% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairmount Elem. score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairmount Elem. 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 Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$48,790
Median home value
$78,400
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–1 | 1.0 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Abraham Mallinson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 2–5 | 1.3 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Kc International-wallaceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Randall Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 280 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Independence 30
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #28 of 28
- District spending per student
- $12,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairmount Elem. is listed in INDEPENDENCE 30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairmount Elem.
Fairmount Elem. is a public elementary school in Independence, MO, part of Independence 30, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,216 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (816) 521-5405
- Area population (ZIP 64053)
- 6,817
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64053; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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