Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Fairfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Fairfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Fairfield Elementary School's student population of 206 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Fairfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Fairfield Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Fairfield Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Fairfield Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Fort Fairfield Elementary School?
206 students attend Fort Fairfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fort Fairfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Fairfield Elementary School?
Fort Fairfield Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Fairfield Elementary School offer ?
Fort Fairfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Fairfield Elementary School part of?
Fort Fairfield Elementary School is part of RSU 86/MSAD 20 School District.
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