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#559 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 31% in state

Fairmount Elementary

Elementary School · Bristol

821 Virginia AVE, Bristol, TN 37620

Enrollment

365

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#559 of 1,786

In Bristol

#5 of 9

public schools

In district

#5 of 8

Bristol

School environment

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Fairmount Elementary

7.3/10

Elementary School in Bristol · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Fairmount Elementary

Fairmount Elementary is a public elementary school in Bristol, TN, part of Bristol. Fairmount Elementary serves approximately 365 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Fairmount Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Fairmount Elementary show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.7
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,440
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Fairmount Elementary — Students at Fairmount Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 36.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 32.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
30.2%
ELA
37.8%
2025
Math
39.2%
ELA
35.5%

* 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: 7.1/10.

How Fairmount Elementary Compares

See how Fairmount Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
69th percentile in TN
Academic
6.9/10
Average
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.0%

Location

821 Virginia AVE, Bristol, TN 37620

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fairmount Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Holston View Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is High Point Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 3.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Haynesfield Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bristol, see our Bristol schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.1 mi
School Distance Rating
TENNESSEE AVENUE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bristol 0.3 mi 6.6
Bristol Tennessee Middle School Bristol 0.6 mi 6.7
Tennessee Online Public School Bristol 0.7 mi 7.6
Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol Bristol 0.7 mi
Tennessee High School Bristol 0.9 mi 5.5
MINNICK SCHOOL - BRISTOL Bristol 1.4 mi
Anderson Elementary Bristol 1.1 mi 6.7
Highland View Elementary Bristol 1.4 mi 5.9
ST ANNES SCHOOL Bristol 1.5 mi 5.5
Virginia Middle Bristol 1.5 mi 6.5
Haynesfield Elementary Bristol 1.4 mi 7.7
Washington-Lee Elementary Bristol 1.7 mi 7.4
Holston View Elementary Bristol 1.6 mi 8.7
Virginia High Bristol 2.0 mi 6.1
MORRISON SCHOOL Bristol 2.3 mi 6.2
Stonewall Jackson Elementary Bristol 2.2 mi 5.1
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary Bristol 3.0 mi 6.1
High Point Elementary Bristol 3.7 mi 8.6
Wallace Middle Bristol 4.9 mi 8.7
Emmett Elementary Bristol 5.1 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37620 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,908

Median Home Value

$175,500

Median Rent

$809/mo

Population

38,330

College Educated

26.1%

Homeownership

71.5%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Median Age

44.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fairmount Elementary

What grades does Fairmount Elementary serve?

Fairmount Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fairmount Elementary?

Fairmount Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairmount Elementary rank in TN?

Fairmount Elementary ranks #559 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Fairmount Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairmount Elementary 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 Fairmount Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmount Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fairmount Elementary a charter school?

No, Fairmount Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairmount Elementary a Title I school?

No, Fairmount Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%

District

Bristol
District Enrollment
4,082
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,440
District Rank
#5 of 8

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