Governor John Fairfield School

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300 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

300

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Governor John Fairfield School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	10
Black	22
Asian	5
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
253 (84.3 %)
Black
22 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.3 %)
Two or More
7 (2.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Saco Public Schools
Phone:	(207)282-1322
Website:	http://cms9.revize.com/revize/sacogovjohn/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 97