Fort Fairfield Elementary School
212 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Fort Fairfield Elementary School, located at 76 Brunswick Avenue in Fort Fairfield, Maine, serves as a foundational pillar for the local community by providing primary education to students in the surrounding area. As part of the Maine School Administrative District (MSAD 20), the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that balances core academic instruction with the development of social and emotional skills. The facility is situated within the heart of a small, tight-knit rural community, allowing for a personalized approach to education where teachers and staff can closely engage with students and their families.
Beyond its standard curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and pride, often reflecting the values of northern Maine’s close-knit culture. By offering a range of essential programs tailored to elementary-aged learners, Fort Fairfield Elementary seeks to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while ensuring they have a strong grasp of foundational subjects like literacy and mathematics. The school remains dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth for every child who walks through its doors.
Beyond its standard curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and pride, often reflecting the values of northern Maine’s close-knit culture. By offering a range of essential programs tailored to elementary-aged learners, Fort Fairfield Elementary seeks to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while ensuring they have a strong grasp of foundational subjects like literacy and mathematics. The school remains dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth for every child who walks through its doors.
212
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 198 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 3 |
-
White198 (93.4 %)
-
Two or More8 (3.8 %)
-
American Indian3 (1.4 %)
-
Hispanic2 (0.9 %)
-
Black1 (0.5 %)
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: | RSU 86/MSAD 20 |
| Phone: | (207)472-3290 |
| Website: | http://www.msad20.org/schools/elementary-school |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 212 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 114 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
21
Kindergarten
35
Grade 1
23
Grade 2
33
Grade 3
37
Grade 4
28
Grade 5
35
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 35 |
| Grade 1 | 23 |
| Grade 2 | 33 |
| Grade 3 | 37 |
| Grade 4 | 28 |
| Grade 5 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 105 | 49.5% |
| Male | 107 | 50.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
115 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
259 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
140 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th