Enrollment
276
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfield, ME
Lawrence Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231433000696
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Jr High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Jr High School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 49/Msad 49 · Maine
NCES ID 231433000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence Jr High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrence Jr High School
Lawrence Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Fairfield, Maine, enrolling 276 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.7% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 49/Msad 49 spends $15,661 per pupil, 22% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 49/Msad 49 also operates Benton Elementary School (575 students) and Lawrence High School (531 students) alongside Lawrence Jr High 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 Lawrence Jr High School compares
Lawrence Jr High 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 4% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maine - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$15,661
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Lawrence Jr High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 49/Msad 49, which includes Lawrence Jr High School.
$15,661
Per student
-22%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 51.6%
Federal 14.9%
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 Lawrence Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albion Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Jr High School
How many students attend Lawrence Jr High School?
Lawrence Jr High School has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfield, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Jr High School is 10.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 35% 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 Lawrence Jr High School?
32.7% of students at Lawrence Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Jr High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Jr High School?
Lawrence Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Lawrence Jr High School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Lawrence Jr High School a good school?
Lawrence Jr High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 Rsu 49/Msad 49?
Besides Lawrence Jr High School, Rsu 49/Msad 49 also operates Benton Elementary School (575 students), Lawrence High School (531 students), and Clinton Elementary School (252 students). See the Rsu 49/Msad 49 district page for the complete list.
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