Enrollment
112
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, ME
Fairfield Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231433000997
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Primary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 49/Msad 49 · Maine
NCES ID 231433000997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Primary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairfield, Maine, enrolling 112 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maine median, within a few percentage points of the 11.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 54.5% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 112 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 49/Msad 49 spends $15,661 per pupil, 22% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 49/Msad 49 also operates Benton Elementary School (575 students) and Lawrence High School (531 students) alongside Fairfield Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairfield Primary School compares
Fairfield Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 60% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Maine - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 49/Msad 49, which includes Fairfield Primary School.
$15,661
Per student
-22%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 51.6%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fairfield Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albion Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Primary School
How many students attend Fairfield Primary School?
Fairfield Primary School has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfield, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Primary School is 11.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Primary School?
54.5% of students at Fairfield Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Primary School?
Fairfield Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfield Primary School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Fairfield Primary School a good school?
Fairfield Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 49/Msad 49?
Besides Fairfield Primary School, Rsu 49/Msad 49 also operates Benton Elementary School (575 students), Lawrence High School (531 students), and Lawrence Jr High School (276 students). See the Rsu 49/Msad 49 district page for the complete list.
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