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.
212
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Fairfield Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White198
Hispanic2
Black1
Two or More8
American Indian3
  • White
    198 (93.4 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Fairfield Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten35
Grade 123
Grade 233
Grade 337
Grade 428
Grade 535
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Fairfield Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10549.5%
Male10750.5%