Fairmont Elementary

1405 Lester Harris RD
Johnson City, TN 37601

fairmont.jcschools.org/

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairmont Elementary School, located in Johnson City, Tennessee, is part of the Johnson City Schools district. Serving a community-focused student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its location on Lester Harris Road places it within a quiet, residential setting, allowing the school to serve as a central hub for families in the immediate area.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for lifelong success by balancing rigorous academic instruction with character development. Beyond the standard curriculum, Fairmont Elementary typically emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and school events. By maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

530

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairmont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	70
Black	34
Asian	18
Two or More	59

White
349 (65.8%)
Hispanic
70 (13.2%)
Two or More
59 (11.1%)
Black
34 (6.4%)
Asian
18 (3.4%)

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:	Yes
District:	Johnson City
Phone:	(423)434-5275
Website:	http://fairmont.jcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 86