FAIRMOUNT

Fairmount is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hackensack School District school district, located in HACKENSACK, NJ with about 594 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Fairmount 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**, located at 105 Grand Avenue in Hackensack, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Hackensack Public Schools district. As part of a diverse and urban school system, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in higher grade levels.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. By utilizing a structured curriculum, Fairmount aims to meet the individual needs of its learners through classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and collaborative efforts between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure each child reaches their full academic potential within the Hackensack community.

For more information, contact Fairmount at (201) 646-7890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

105 GRAND AVENUE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
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FAIRMOUNT is a public Title I school in HACKENSACK, NJ with about 594 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
594
Teachers:
38
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

* 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 594 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.5%
Black or African American
27.9%
White
11.3%
Asian
5.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.