Below Average
#1799 of 2,221 schools in MO
Fairmount Elem.
Elementary School · FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
1725 THOELE RD, St. Peters, MO 63376
Enrollment
1,026
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
1,026
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,799 of 2,221
In St. Peters
#12 of 12
public schools
In district
#19 of 21
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
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Fairmount Elem.
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About Fairmount Elem.
Fairmount Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Peters, MO, part of FRANCIS HOWELL R-III. Fairmount Elem. serves approximately 1,026 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Fairmount Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,799 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Fairmount Elem. show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 7.2
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Fairmount Elem. — Students at Fairmount Elem. score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 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: 3.1/10.
How Fairmount Elem. Compares
See how Fairmount Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1725 THOELE RD, St. Peters, MO 63376
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fairmount Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST. PETERS ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CASTLIO ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby St. Charles), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BECKY-DAVID ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby St. Charles), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Peters, see our St. Peters schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT St. Peters | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| HAWTHORN ELEM. St. Peters | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR. St. Charles | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. St. Charles | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| CHILDRENS EDU-CARE CENTER INC. St. Peters | 1.4 mi | — |
| HOLLENBECK MIDDLE St. Charles | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Charles | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| FT. ZUMWALT EAST HIGH St. Peters | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY St. Peters | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE St. Peters | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| HENDERSON ELEM. St. Charles | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| LEWIS CLARK ELEM. St. Peters | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| CASTLIO ELEM. St. Charles | 2.5 mi | 8.0 |
| EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR. St. Charles | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
| ST. PETERS ELEM. St. Peters | 2.4 mi | 8.1 |
| FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH St. Charles | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| BECKY-DAVID ELEM. St. Charles | 2.3 mi | 7.9 |
| BARNWELL MIDDLE St. Charles | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ALL SAINTS SCHOOL St. Peters | 2.8 mi | 7.2 |
| HARRIS ELEM. St. Charles | 2.7 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63376 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,921
Median Home Value
$255,500
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
Population
74,876
College Educated
39.1%
Homeownership
82.6%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Median Age
41
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HILLSBORO PRIMARY Hillsboro, MO | 4.8 |
| MESNIER PRIMARY SCH. St. Louis, MO | 4.8 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Dardenne Prairie, MO | 4.9 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 4.9 |
| Carl Junction Primary K-1 Carl Junction, MO | 4.6 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY Jackson, MO | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fairmount Elem.
What grades does Fairmount Elem. serve?
Fairmount Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fairmount Elem.?
Fairmount Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 1,026 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elem. is 14.1:1. 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 #1,799 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fairmount Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmount Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% 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.?
19.8% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 19.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (636) 851-4500
Resources & Links
District
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III- District Enrollment
- 17,241
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,462
- District Rank
- #19 of 21
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