FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairmount Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gordon County school district, located in Fairmount, GA with about 421 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Fairmount Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fairmount Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Fairmount, Georgia. Serving students in Gordon County, the school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding area. As a central fixture of the local community, the school is dedicated to academic development and social growth, typically emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

The school operates as part of the Gordon County School District, benefiting from the resources and oversight of a larger district while maintaining the personalized, close-knit feel often associated with smaller Georgia towns. Located on Peachtree Street, the school serves as a primary hub for local families, prioritizing student engagement and community involvement to ensure that young learners are prepared for their transition to middle school within the county's educational pathway.

For more information, contact Fairmount Elementary School at (706) 337-5321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

130 Peachtree St
Fairmount, GA 30139
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FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairmount, GA with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Gordon County
Total Students:
421
Teachers:
28.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 421 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.7%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.