Fairmount Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

601 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairmount Elementary School, located in Golden, Colorado, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a suburban setting near the foothills, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating diverse learning opportunities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and foundational skills necessary for student success in later grades.

Beyond its academic focus, Fairmount Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating extracurricular activities and community engagement. The school typically benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a collaborative staff dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere. By focusing on both social-emotional learning and rigorous academics, Fairmount strives to prepare its student body to be responsible, engaged citizens, maintaining a reputation as a stable and reliable pillar of the Golden community.

601

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairmount Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	44
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
514 (85.5%)
Hispanic
44 (7.3%)
Two or More
29 (4.8%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-5422
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 112