Governor John Fairfield School serves 268 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Governor John Fairfield School's student population of 268 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Governor John Fairfield School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
268 students attend Governor John Fairfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Governor John Fairfield School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Governor John Fairfield School part of?
Governor John Fairfield School is part of Saco School District.
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