Fairmont Elementary School

1725 Abbie Dell Ave
New Albany, IN 47150

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Fairmont Elementary School, located at 1725 Abbie Dell Ave in New Albany, Indiana, serves as a neighborhood school within the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging student engagement, Fairmont strives to prepare its elementary-aged children for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fairmont Elementary is known for being an active part of the New Albany community, often promoting programs that involve family participation and local partnerships. The school places a high priority on creating a welcoming atmosphere where staff, parents, and students work together to maintain a positive school culture. With its location in the heart of the community, Fairmont remains a staple educational institution for local families seeking a structured and nurturing environment for their children’s early formative years.

334

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairmont Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	129
Black	55
Asian	8
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
129 (38.6%)
White
112 (33.5%)
Black
55 (16.5%)
Two or More
28 (8.4%)
Asian
8 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
Phone:	(812)949-4286
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58