Fairmont School District 89

Fairmont School District 89 in Illinois has only one school, Fairmont School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 312 students. Based on the available data, Fairmont School does not appear to be a standout performer, ranking 1453 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools and receiving a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The district as a whole is also ranked 691 out of 813 in Illinois and has a 1 out of 5 star rating.

Fairmont School's academic performance is significantly below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 28.2% compared to the state average of 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 13% compared to the state average of 28.4%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.9%, which is much higher than the state average.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $25,115 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, Fairmont School District 89 is struggling to improve academic outcomes at Fairmont School. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population, which has a 100% eligibility rate for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income community. The combination of low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges suggests that Fairmont School may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student success.