Fairmont Elementary

Summary:

Fairmont Elementary is a public elementary school in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving 586 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Johnson City school district, Fairmont Elementary consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement across all grades and subjects.

Fairmont Elementary's performance is particularly noteworthy, with 63.3% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 66.3% in English Language Arts, and 66.4% in Science - all significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with strong performance across subgroups, demonstrates its commitment to equitable educational opportunities. Fairmont's low student-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending suggest a focus on investing in resources to support student learning and well-being.

Compared to nearby schools, Fairmont Elementary's academic performance is significantly stronger than the Carter County district and comparable to or exceeding other high-performing schools in the Johnson City district, such as Lake Ridge Elementary and Towne Acres Elementary. Fairmont Elementary's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and resource allocation make it a model for educational excellence in the region.


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Public PK, KG-5

 1405 Lester Harris RD
       Johnson City, TN  37601


(423) 434-5275

District: Johnson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Fairmont Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Indian Trail Middle School
    Liberty Bell Middle School
High:    Science Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.5%
Hispanic:
12.1%
African American:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Compare Details Fairmont Elementary ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.66. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairmont Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairmont Elementary 87th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Fairmont Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Johnson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson City 6th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairmont Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fairmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 86.83 91st 809 88.8%
2011 94.88 39th 818 95.2%
2012 93.78 53rd 820 93.5%
2013 89.04 53rd 846 93.7%
2014 88.53 40th 853 95.3%
2015 86.23 83rd 855 90.3%
2017 88.77 26th 646 96.0%
2018 89.38 77th 997 92.3%
2019 90.67 85th 985 91.4%
2021 87.16 102nd 983 89.6%
2022 96.35 38th 1000 96.2%
2023 91.49 81st 1020 92.1%
2024 89.66 87th 1018 91.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.90 12th 395 97.0%
2021 85.21 37th 369 90.0%
2022 74.65 62nd 447 86.1%
2023 73.05 75th 528 85.8%
2024 63.68 129th 582 77.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.18 15th 877 98.3%
2019 94.96 6th 821 99.3%
2021 84.49 46th 823 94.4%
2022 97.81 3rd 858 99.7%
2023 89.45 31st 865 96.4%
2024 84.18 50th 853 94.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.39 64th 926 93.1%
2021 89.89 78th 945 91.7%
2022 95.93 34th 975 96.5%
2023 92.11 69th 989 93.0%
2024 83.10 123rd 990 87.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.04 85th 916 90.7%
2021 77.64 153rd 941 83.7%
2022 93.55 54th 980 94.5%
2023 87.42 101st 987 89.8%
2024 88.57 89th 991 91.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.10 23rd 450 94.9%
2019 89.17 25th 404 93.8%
2021 88.50 25th 411 93.9%
2022 99.29 4th 483 99.2%
2023 91.73 29th 500 94.2%
2024 90.53 33rd 498 93.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.69 18th 319 94.4%
2021 81.72 39th 324 88.0%
2023 91.35 31st 387 92.0%
2024 86.85 38th 415 90.8%
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Rank History for White students at Fairmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.46 101st 841 88.0%
2019 91.19 72nd 812 91.1%
2021 89.18 85th 844 89.9%
2022 94.71 40th 844 95.3%
2023 90.12 79th 852 90.7%
2024 86.34 101st 847 88.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairmont Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 392 11 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1989 344 22 1 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 348 26 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 380 30 6 1 0 n/a n/a -6 411
1992 402 32 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 436 25 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 422 30 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 473 21 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 473 21 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 465 19 7 4 0 n/a n/a 1 496
1998 436 56 6 4 1 n/a n/a -1 502
1999 330 45 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 377
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 330 330
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 354 354
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 354 354
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
2006 344 33 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 341 40 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2008 385 54 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 383 57 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 364 34 8 16 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 383 38 8 13 0 0 0 0 442
2012 459 57 14 27 2 0 20 0 579
2013 392 62 13 38 1 0 29 0 535
2014 402 68 10 47 1 0 29 0 557
2015 385 63 8 52 1 0 37 0 546
2016 374 67 7 48 2 0 53 0 551
2017 357 61 10 62 0 0 64 0 554
2018 329 66 12 59 0 0 46 0 512
2019 345 71 13 62 0 1 51 0 543
2020 346 58 12 50 0 0 56 0 522
2021 327 51 11 57 0 0 53 0 499
2022 327 52 9 49 0 0 42 0 479
2023 407 49 11 71 0 0 48 0 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairmont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 410 21.0 19.5 n/a
1989 368 19.0 19.3 n/a
1990 381 19.0 20.0 n/a
1991 411 22.0 18.6 n/a
1992 441 25.0 17.6 n/a
1993 465 22.0 21.1 n/a
1994 456 22.0 20.7 n/a
1995 497 25.0 19.9 n/a
1996 497 25.0 19.9 n/a
1997 496 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 377 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 330 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 354 n/a n/a n/a
2003 354 n/a n/a n/a
2005 414 n/a n/a n/a
2006 395 31.0 12.7 n/a
2007 404 29.0 13.9 52
2008 456 32.0 14.3 51.1
2009 463 31.0 14.9 47.3
2010 422 29.0 14.5 55.2
2011 442 27.7 15.9 49.3
2012 579 30.0 19.3 59.2
2013 535 32.0 16.7 59.4
2014 557 37.2 14.9 63.2
2015 546 35.0 15.6 50.4
2016 551 36.0 15.3 59.9
2017 554 37.3 14.8 n/a
2018 512 36.9 13.8 n/a
2019 543 34.8 15.6 n/a
2020 522 32.6 16.0 55.6
2021 499 35.2 14.1 n/a
2022 479 33.7 14.2 n/a
2023 586 41.1 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairmont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 410 21.0 19.5 n/a
1989 368 19.0 19.3 n/a
1990 381 19.0 20.0 n/a
1991 411 22.0 18.6 n/a
1992 441 25.0 17.6 n/a
1993 465 22.0 21.1 n/a
1994 456 22.0 20.7 n/a
1995 497 25.0 19.9 n/a
1996 497 25.0 19.9 n/a
1997 496 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 377 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 330 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 354 n/a n/a n/a
2003 354 n/a n/a n/a
2005 414 n/a n/a n/a
2006 395 31.0 12.7 n/a
2007 404 29.0 13.9 52
2008 456 32.0 14.3 51.1
2009 463 31.0 14.9 47.3
2010 422 29.0 14.5 55.2
2011 442 27.7 15.9 49.3
2012 579 30.0 19.3 59.2
2013 535 32.0 16.7 59.4
2014 557 37.2 14.9 63.2
2015 546 35.0 15.6 50.4
2016 551 36.0 15.3 59.9
2017 554 37.3 14.8 n/a
2018 512 36.9 13.8 n/a
2019 543 34.8 15.6 n/a
2020 522 32.6 16.0 55.6
2021 499 35.2 14.1 n/a
2022 479 33.7 14.2 n/a
2023 586 41.1 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairmont Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $958 (9.1%) $9,004 (85.9%) $10,476
2020 $950 (8.7%) $9,465 (86.3%) $10,969
2021 $1,588 (13.2%) $9,994 (82.8%) $12,068
2022 $1,763 (14.1%) $10,171 (81.6%) $12,471
2023 $1,579 (12.9%) $10,107 (82.7%) $12,220

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairmont Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 81st of 1020 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairmont Elementary)82.957.1
 25.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnson City)60.458.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairmont Elementary)7270.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnson City)51.464.3
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairmont Elementary)64.477.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Johnson City)66.665.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairmont Elementary)46.772.9
 26.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson City)53.665.2
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Fairmont Elementary)73.370.5
 2.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Johnson City)59.859.1
 0.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fairmont Elementary)58.769.3
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Johnson City)47.857.7
 9.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543586
 7.9%
African American7149
 31%
American Indian00
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic6271
 14.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White345407
 18%
Two or More Races5148
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont Elementary

Yes. Fairmont Elementary ranks in the top 8.5% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students who attend Fairmont Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Trail Middle School
Middle : Liberty Bell Middle School
High : Science Hill High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Fairmont Elementary.

Students at Fairmont Elementary are 69% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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