Fairmount Public School District 18 is a public school district headquartered in Fairmount, North Dakota, United States. It operates one school, K-12: Fairmount Public School. The district includes Fairmount Township and sections of Devillo and LaMars townships.
Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairmount Elementary School's student population of 54 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Fairmount Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Hispanic
37%
8%
White
54%
70%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmount Elementary School's ranking?
Fairmount Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
54 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Fairmount 18 School District.
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