FAIRMOUNT ELEM.

FAIRMOUNT ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 school district, located in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 351 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 26 teachers, FAIRMOUNT ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Independence, Missouri, and serves as a part of the Independence School District. Situated on North Cedar Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the local community. As a member of the Independence School District, it follows the district's broader mission of fostering academic growth, personal development, and a supportive learning environment for all its pupils.

The school functions as a community hub that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging student engagement and social-emotional development. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and ongoing initiatives through the official Independence School District website at http://www.isdschools.org. By integrating into the district’s infrastructure, Fairmount Elementary benefits from shared educational resources and professional development opportunities aimed at ensuring student success.

For more information, contact FAIRMOUNT ELEM. at (816) 521-5405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

120 N CEDAR AVE
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053-1310
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FAIRMOUNT ELEM. is a public Title I school in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
INDEPENDENCE 30
Total Students:
351
Teachers:
26.5
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 351 students

White
40.5%
Hispanic/Latino
40.5%
Black or African American
10.8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.