FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fairmount Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 school district, located in Downers Grove, IL with about 341 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Fairmount Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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, located at 6036 Blodgett Ave in Downers Grove, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Downers Grove Grade School District 58. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment, prioritizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving children from kindergarten through sixth grade, Fairmount emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which contribute to a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. Fairmount offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to cater to diverse interests, ensuring that students have opportunities to explore their talents outside of the traditional classroom setting. With its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, Fairmount Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, providing a nurturing foundation for young learners to grow.

For more information, contact Fairmount Elem School at (630) 719-5830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6036 Blodgett Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516-2008
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FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Downers Grove, IL with about 341 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
341
Teachers:
18.8
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 341 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian
3.2%
Black or African American
2.9%

Female
54.5%
Male
45.5%

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.