- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bangor, ME
Fairmount School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmount School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230282000050
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmount School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmount School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Bangor, ME.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230282000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Fairmount School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 230282000050 · Bangor, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 11.8:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor High School (1,068 students)
Fairmount School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Fairmount School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bangor High Sc
Bangor High School
1,068 students
- William S. Coh 372
William S. Cohen School
372 students
- James F. Dough 346
James F. Doughty School
346 students
- Fruit Street S 310
Fruit Street School
310 students
- Downeast Schoo 288
Downeast School
288 students
- This school 259
Fairmount School
259 students
What this shows Fairmount School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmount School compares
Fairmount School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 68% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Maine - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Fairmount School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Bangor Public Schools reports $17,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmount School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Cohen School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James F. Doughty School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruit Street School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Downeast School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmount School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Bangor
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmount School
How many students attend Fairmount School?
Fairmount School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bangor, ME. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount School is 11.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmount School?
57.1% of students at Fairmount School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmount School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmount School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Bangor, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmount School?
Fairmount School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmount School rank among public schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Bangor, 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 Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Public Schools?
Besides Fairmount School, Bangor Public Schools also operates Bangor High School (1,068 students), William S. Cohen School (372 students), and James F. Doughty School (346 students). See the Bangor Public Schools district page for the complete list.