GOVERNOR JOHN FAIRFIELD SCHOOL
Governor John Fairfield School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saco Public Schools school district, located in Saco, ME with about 294 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Governor John Fairfield School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Governor John Fairfield School is a public elementary school located in Saco, Maine, serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Saco School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment specifically designed for the developmental needs of young children. The curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation in literacy and mathematics while emphasizing social-emotional growth and the development of essential interpersonal skills.
The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to student-centered learning. By providing a dedicated space for early childhood education, Fairfield School emphasizes play-based learning, structured instruction, and collaborative activities that help prepare students for the transition to the upper elementary grades. With its location on Beach Street, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Saco area, prioritizing inclusivity and a positive school climate to ensure that every student feels welcomed and prepared to succeed.
For more information, contact Governor John Fairfield School at (207) 282-1322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
GOVERNOR JOHN FAIRFIELD SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Saco, ME with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Saco Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 294
- Teachers:
- 26.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 294 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GOVERNOR JOHN FAIRFIELD SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.