Fayette Central School

2023 Main Street
Fayette, ME 04349

70 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fayette Central School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Fayette, Maine. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a personalized and supportive learning environment. Because of its small size, the school emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and fosters a close-knit atmosphere where individual student growth and social-emotional development are prioritized alongside academic achievement.

As part of the RSU 38 (Maranacook Area Schools) district, the school benefits from being part of a larger educational network while maintaining its distinct small-town identity. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while often taking advantage of the surrounding natural setting in Maine, encouraging hands-on learning and active student participation. Fayette Central School serves as a central hub for local families, committed to preparing its youngest learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fayette Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	2
Black	2

White
66 (94.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.9 %)
Black
2 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette Public Schools
Phone:	(207)685-4770
Website:	http://fayettecentralschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 9