FAIRMOUNT ELEM.

www.isdschools.org

312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

312

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIRMOUNT ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	132
Black	38
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
132 (42.3 %)
White
123 (39.4 %)
Black
38 (12.2 %)
Two or More
18 (5.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5405
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49