Community Montessori vs Fairmont Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Montessori
New Albany · Charter other · Grades PK–12
487 students
Fairmont Elementary School
New Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
334 students
| Measure | Community Montessori New Albany, Indiana | Fairmont Elementary School New Albany, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #645 of 1,053 |
| National rank | – | #26547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 487 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| city | New Albany | New Albany |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Community Montessori does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Community Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 59.3%).
- •Community Montessori does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.2).
- •Community Montessori is the larger school with 487 students compared with 334.
- •Community Montessori is a charter school while Fairmont Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Community Montessori better than Fairmont Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Community Montessori and Fairmont Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between New Albany and New Albany in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Montessori: 487. Fairmont Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Montessori and Fairmont Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Community Montessori is unranked and Fairmont Elementary School is 645th of 1,053 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).