Overview
Fairmont School is a public primary in Lockport, Illinois. The school enrolls 300 students. It is part of the Fairmont SD 89 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictFairmont SD 89
County17197
CityLockport
ZIP60441
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171476004930
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment300
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino48.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian37.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)