Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
31%
17%
White
49%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
97 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
Fairmount Elementary School is part of Canton City School District.
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