Is Fairmount Park Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Fairmount Park Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Fairmount Park Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fairmount Park Elementary School?

Students at Fairmount Park Elementary School are 54% White, 16% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Fairmount Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fairmount Park Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Madison Middle School High : West Seattle High School

Fairmount Park Elementary School

Summary:

Fairmount Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington in academic achievement, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairmount Park Elementary School's exceptional performance is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 75.27% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 67.59% for the Seattle School District and 52.63% for the state. In SBAC/Math, the school had 75.41% of students proficient or better, compared to 58.68% for the Seattle School District and 41.68% for the state. The school's performance in WCAS/Science is also exceptional, with 78.95% of students proficient or better, compared to 61.65% for the Seattle School District and 49.73% for the state. Fairmount Park Elementary School's consistent high rankings, including a ranking of 86 out of 1,168 schools in Washington in the 2023-2024 school year, further demonstrate its academic excellence.

Interestingly, Fairmount Park Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Seattle School District, such as Lafayette Elementary, Alki Elementary, and West Seattle Elementary, despite having similar demographic profiles. This suggests that the school may have effective teaching practices, curriculum, or other factors that contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Fairmount Park Elementary School, at only 20.79% in the 2022-2023 school year, may indicate that the school has access to additional resources and support that contribute to its high performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3800 SW Findlay St
Seattle, WA 98126-2845

(206) 252-9290

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,611

Students who attend Fairmount Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Madison Middle School
High:	West Seattle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.8%

Two or more races:

16.3%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 18^th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), two or more races (16.3%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairmount Park Elementary School is 16.4. 54 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fairmount Park Elementary School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairmount Park Elementary School is $20,611. 52 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairmount Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairmount Park Elementary School 86^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Fairmount Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 48^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairmount Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fairmount Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2017	94.30	34^th	1056	96.8%
2018	95.30	27^th	1054	97.4%
2019	94.43	36^th	1130	96.8%
2021	89.40	115^th	1107	89.6%
2022	84.90	168^th	1169	85.6%
2023	85.40	158^th	1169	86.5%
2024	91.88	86^th	1168	92.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fairmount Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	93.27	2^nd	212	99.1%
2019	92.85	6^th	303	98.0%
2022	93.11	6^th	252	97.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairmount Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	99.66	2^nd	637	99.7%
2019	96.20	16^th	566	97.2%
2021	77.01	28^th	158	82.3%
2022	89.55	29^th	478	93.9%
2023	82.53	29^th	308	90.6%
2024	91.71	9^th	339	97.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairmount Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	59.70	310^th	835	62.9%
2019	63.80	300^th	979	69.4%
2022	24.30	860^th	1019	15.6%
2023	43.80	577^th	1013	43.0%
2024	74.40	180^th	1024	82.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Fairmount Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.51	77^th	1004	92.3%
2019	91.80	52^nd	1068	95.1%
2021	84.90	132^nd	1008	86.9%
2022	84.06	160^th	1100	85.5%
2023	82.05	174^th	1094	84.1%
2024	90.21	87^th	1093	92.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Fairmount Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	97.81	4^th	999	99.6%
2019	95.81	17^th	1075	98.4%
2021	90.63	98^th	1025	90.4%
2022	83.75	164^th	1113	85.3%
2023	86.85	131^st	1099	88.1%
2024	92.17	66^th	1099	94.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairmount Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	83.45	67^th	697	90.4%
2021	75.64	60^th	501	88.0%
2022	84.09	59^th	694	91.5%

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Rank History for White students at Fairmount Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	95.65	4^th	833	99.5%
2019	96.21	4^th	1027	99.6%
2021	88.99	75^th	943	92.0%
2022	81.31	161^st	1031	84.4%
2023	75.33	240^th	1011	76.3%
2024	88.84	71^st	1009	93.0%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fairmount Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	257	23	20	31	1	0	52	0	384
2016	325	17	22	44	1	0	71	0	480
2017	334	29	26	50	1	1	81	0	522
2018	329	27	30	57	0	1	101	0	545
2019	303	29	30	68	3	1	100	0	534
2020	302	44	32	55	0	0	89	0	522
2021	259	44	33	51	4	1	86	0	478
2022	238	33	34	48	4	0	80	0	437
2023	229	40	35	44	3	0	76	1	428
2024	211	30	39	40	4	4	64	0	392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairmount Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	384	21.0	18.2	9.6
2016	480	24.0	20.0	8.1
2017	522	28.1	18.5	13.8
2018	545	30.2	18.0	14.1
2019	534	31.6	16.8	12.7
2020	522	29.0	18.0	13.2
2021	478	30.2	15.8	15.9
2022	437	28.2	15.4	16.5
2023	428	26.1	16.3	20.8
2024	392	23.9	16.4	22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairmount Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	384	21.0	18.2	9.6
2016	480	24.0	20.0	8.1
2017	522	28.1	18.5	13.8
2018	545	30.2	18.0	14.1
2019	534	31.6	16.8	12.7
2020	522	29.0	18.0	13.2
2021	478	30.2	15.8	15.9
2022	437	28.2	15.4	16.5
2023	428	26.1	16.3	20.8
2024	392	23.9	16.4	22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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