Enrollment
489
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, ME
Fairview School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230261000014
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Maine
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview School has class sizes larger than 95% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230261000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairview School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairview School
Fairview School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Maine, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Maine schools and 33% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $14,127 per pupil, 30% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Park Avenue Elementary School (390 students): Fairview School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 11.8:1).
Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students) and Auburn Middle School (499 students) alongside Fairview 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 Fairview School compares
Fairview 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 22% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Maine - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,127
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Fairview School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Fairview School.
$14,127
Per student
-30%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.1%
Federal 13.2%
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 Fairview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Little High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Standard public school
291 students 10:1 students per teacher
Washburn School
Standard public school
219 students 10:1 students per teacher
Walton School
Standard public school
156 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
East Auburn Community School
Standard public school
152 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview School
How many students attend Fairview School?
Fairview School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview School is 14.8:1, which is 33% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview School?
26.5% of students at Fairview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Auburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview School?
Fairview School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairview School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Fairview School a good school?
Fairview School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maine schools. 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 Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Fairview School, Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students), Auburn Middle School (499 students), and Park Avenue Elementary School (390 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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