- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saco, ME
Governor John Fairfield School
Federal NCES profile for Governor John Fairfield 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 231038000307
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Governor John Fairfield School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Saco · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Governor John Fairfield School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Governor John Fairfield School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Saco, ME.
School address
District: Saco Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231038000307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Governor John Fairfield School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 231038000307 · Saco, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 10.3:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: C K Burns School (641 students)
Governor John Fairfield School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Governor John Fairfield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C K Burns Scho
C K Burns School
641 students
- Saco Middle Sc
Saco Middle School
586 students
- Young School
Young School
323 students
- This school
Governor John Fairfield School
268 students
- Saco Pre-K 124
Saco Pre-K
124 students
What this shows Governor John Fairfield School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Governor John Fairfield School compares
Governor John Fairfield 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 21% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Maine - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Governor John Fairfield School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Saco Public Schools reports $13,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Governor John Fairfield School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C K Burns School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saco Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saco Pre-K | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Governor John Fairfield School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Saco
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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Governor John Fairfield School
How many students attend Governor John Fairfield School?
Governor John Fairfield School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saco, ME. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor John Fairfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor John Fairfield School is 10.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% 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 Governor John Fairfield School?
27.0% of students at Governor John Fairfield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Governor John Fairfield School?
The largest demographic group at Governor John Fairfield School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Saco, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Governor John Fairfield School?
Governor John Fairfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Governor John Fairfield School rank among elementary schools in Saco?
By Resource Investment Index, Governor John Fairfield School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Saco, 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 Saco on the city page.
What other schools are in Saco Public Schools?
Besides Governor John Fairfield School, Saco Public Schools also operates C K Burns School (641 students), Saco Middle School (586 students), and Young School (323 students). See the Saco Public Schools district page for the complete list.