Fayette Public Schools

Fayette, Maine — 1 schools

75
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,787
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fayette Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 75 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 73 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Kennebec County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,787 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 75.2% local, 13.0% state, and 11.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,429 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 365:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.0% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% African American across the district's schools.

Fayette Central School accounts for 100.0% of all Fayette Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Fayette Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fayette Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 365:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Fayette Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Fayette Public Schools is typically wider than the Fayette Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.8%
Federal
13.0%
State
75.2%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kennebec County county, where this district is located.

$1,082
Studio/mo
$1,090
1 BR/mo
$1,416
2 BR/mo
$1,819
3 BR/mo
$2,158
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,429
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Fayette Public Schools.

White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.7%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

365:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Fayette Public Schools

School Enrollment
Fayette Central School
73

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fayette Public Schools?

Fayette Public Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 75 students.

How much does Fayette Public Schools spend per student?

Fayette Public Schools spends $19,787 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Fayette Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Fayette Public Schools is $84,429 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fayette Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kennebec County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Fayette Public Schools?

Fayette Public Schools students are 89.0% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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