Enrollment
268
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Governor John Fairfield School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Governor John Fairfield School
Governor John Fairfield School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saco, Maine, enrolling 268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (9%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Saco Public Schools spends $13,598 per pupil, 32% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Saco's elementary schools, it stands alongside C K Burns School (641 students): Governor John Fairfield School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 13.9:1).
Saco Public Schools also operates C K Burns School (641 students) and Saco Middle School (586 students) alongside Governor John Fairfield 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 Governor John Fairfield School compares
Governor John Fairfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,598
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saco Public Schools, which includes Governor John Fairfield School.
$13,598
Per student
-32%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~268 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Governor John Fairfield School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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