Fairfield Primary School (Closed 2024)

63 High Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fairfield Primary School serves 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
111 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
5%
3%
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Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairfield Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
86%
86%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fairfield Primary School?
111 students attend Fairfield Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fairfield Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Primary School?
Fairfield Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairfield Primary School offer ?
Fairfield Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Fairfield Primary School part of?
Fairfield Primary School is part of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District.

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