Serving 188 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
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 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Fairfield Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Fort Fairfield, ME, covering approximately 78.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Fairfield Elementary School's student population of 188 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
13 acres
School Motto
Our mission is to challenge students to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Fort Fairfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 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 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
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 #172 out of 500 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Fort Fairfield Elementary School?
188 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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