Enrollment
268
Elementary
DISTRICT 339 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SACO PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 231038000307
Governor John Fairfield School
75 Beach Street, Saco, ME 04072 · (207) 282-1322 · York County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL268 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
106 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 85 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 91 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 92 | 34% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Saco Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor John Fairfield School this school | 268 | 39.6% | N/A |
| Fourteenth Street School Bangor | 153 | 43.1% | N/A |
| Fruit Street School Bangor | 310 | 36.5% | N/A |
| Dyer Elementary School South Portland | 194 | 28.4% | N/A |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary Brunswick | 531 | 38.8% | N/A |
| Jameson Elementary School Old Orchard Beach | 177 | 30.5% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Governor John Fairfield School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In York County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 268 | #120 of 360 | #20 of 37 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.4:1 | #49 of 181 | #6 of 29 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.9% | #23 of 181 | #3 of 29 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.6% | #180 of 280 | #14 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.8% | #92 of 134 | #11 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
268
-27 (-9%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 441
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 10.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 268 | 25.7 | 10.4:1 | 40% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 289 | 26.5 | 10.9:1 | 33% (96) |
| 2022-23 | 300 | 26 | 11.5:1 | 34% (102) |
| 2020-21 | 295 | 29 | 10.2:1 | 37% (109) |
| 2017-18 | 294 | 26.4 | 11.1:1 | 38% (113) |
| 2015-16 | 277 | 26 | 10.7:1 | 48% (132) |
| 2000-01 | 305 | 24 | 12.7:1 | 31% (95) |
| 1990-91 | 441 | 22 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Governor John Fairfield School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (294 to 268); teachers down 3% (26.4 to 25.7).
About Governor John Fairfield School
Governor John Fairfield School is an elementary school in Saco, Maine, according to federal school records. The student body numbers 268 students, from kindergarten through 2.
Governor John Fairfield School is part of a district of 5 schools: Saco Public Schools, with 1,942 students.
A majority of students at Governor John Fairfield School, 76%, are White. Other reported shares: 9% Black, 9% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, and 3% Asian. York County's residents are about 91% White, 15 points above the school's share. The chance that two students picked at random at Governor John Fairfield School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 41%.
Governor John Fairfield School counts 25.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 10.4 students for each one. Elementary schools in Maine average about 10.5:1, a similar figure. About 40% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits.
York County census figures show that median household income is about $88,333, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Governor John Fairfield School is among the 61 public schools in York County.
C K Burns School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Governor John Fairfield School is Suburb: Mid-size.
Federal counts put enrollment at 295 in 2020-21 and 268 in 2024-25, a 9% decrease.
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York County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
216,731
Census ACS
Median income
$88,333
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
24,364 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Saco Public Schools
- C K Burns SchoolElementary · 641 students
- Saco Middle SchoolMiddle · 586 students
- Young SchoolElementary · 323 students
- Saco Pre-KElementary · 124 students
Other schools in Saco
- C K Burns SchoolElementary · 641 students
- Saco Middle SchoolMiddle · 586 students
- Young SchoolElementary · 323 students
- Saco Pre-KElementary · 124 students
Nearby schools
- C K Burns School0.2 mi · 641
- Young School1.2 mi · 323
- Biddeford High School1.6 mi · 894
- John F Kennedy Memorial School1.8 mi · 157
- Biddeford Middle School2.1 mi · 542
- Biddeford Primary School2.2 mi · 483
Frequently asked questions
About Governor John Fairfield SchoolHow large is Governor John Fairfield School?
Governor John Fairfield School enrolls approximately 268 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Governor John Fairfield School serve?
Governor John Fairfield School serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor John Fairfield School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Governor John Fairfield School is approximately 10.4:1 (26 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Governor John Fairfield School?
Governor John Fairfield School reports a student body of 76% White, 3% Hispanic, 9% Black, 3% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Governor John Fairfield School in?
Governor John Fairfield School is part of Saco Public Schools.
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