- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Augusta, ME
Farrington School
Federal NCES profile for Farrington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230264001002
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farrington School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Farrington School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farrington School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Augusta, ME.
School address
District: Augusta Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230264001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Farrington School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 230264001002 · Augusta, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 10.9:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cony (662 students)
Farrington School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Farrington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cony
Cony
662 students
- Cony Middle Sc
Cony Middle School
321 students
- This school
Farrington School
306 students
- Sylvio J Gilbe
Sylvio J Gilbert School
305 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
291 students
- Lillian Parks 235
Lillian Parks Hussey School
235 students
What this shows Farrington School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farrington School compares
Farrington 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 67% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Maine - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$16,789
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Farrington School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta Public Schools reports $16,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farrington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cony | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cony Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvio J Gilbert School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lillian Parks Hussey School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farrington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Augusta
2 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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farrington School
How many students attend Farrington School?
Farrington School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Augusta, ME. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrington School is 10.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farrington School?
56.8% of students at Farrington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farrington School?
The largest demographic group at Farrington School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Augusta, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farrington School?
Farrington School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Farrington School rank among elementary schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Farrington School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Augusta, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Augusta Public Schools?
Besides Farrington School, Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students), Cony Middle School (321 students), and Sylvio J Gilbert School (305 students). See the Augusta Public Schools district page for the complete list.