- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Fairview School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 230261000014 · Auburn, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 14.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward Little High School (1,045 students)
Fairview School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Fairview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward Little
Edward Little High School
1,045 students
- Auburn Middle
Auburn Middle School
499 students
- This school
Fairview School
489 students
- Park Avenue El 390
Park Avenue Elementary School
390 students
- Sherwood Heigh 291
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
291 students
- Washburn Schoo 219
Washburn School
219 students
What this shows Fairview School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview School compares
Fairview School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Auburn Public Schools reports $14,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~489 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.