Governor John Fairfield School serves 285 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Governor John Fairfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Governor John Fairfield School's student population of 285 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Governor John Fairfield School is 0.28, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
4%
4%
White
85%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Governor John Fairfield School often compared to?
Governor John Fairfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Governor John Fairfield School?
285 students attend Governor John Fairfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Governor John Fairfield School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor John Fairfield School?
Governor John Fairfield School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Governor John Fairfield School offer ?
Governor John Fairfield School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Governor John Fairfield School part of?
Governor John Fairfield School is part of Saco Public Schools School District.
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