Fairfield Center School
252 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Fairfield Center School is a public PK–8 educational institution located in the rural community of Fairfield, Vermont. Serving as the primary school for the town’s children, it operates as part of the Maple Run Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By catering to students from preschool through eighth grade, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, providing a foundational educational experience before students transition to the high school level.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Fairfield Center School focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and active participation. The school leverages its Vermont setting to promote a sense of place, often emphasizing small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school maintains clear communication with parents and stakeholders through its digital presence, ensuring that the community remains informed about school policies, events, and the ongoing progress of its student body.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Fairfield Center School focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and active participation. The school leverages its Vermont setting to promote a sense of place, often emphasizing small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school maintains clear communication with parents and stakeholders through its digital presence, ensuring that the community remains informed about school policies, events, and the ongoing progress of its student body.
252
Total Students
22.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 242 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White242 (96.0 %)
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Hispanic5 (2.0 %)
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Two or More3 (1.2 %)
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Black1 (0.4 %)
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American Indian1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 |
| Phone: | (802)827-6639 |
| Website: | http://www.maplerun.org/o/fcs |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 252 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 73 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 25 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
35
Kindergarten
28
Grade 1
22
Grade 2
22
Grade 3
27
Grade 4
26
Grade 5
25
Grade 6
20
Grade 7
26
Grade 8
21
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Grade 1 | 22 |
| Grade 2 | 22 |
| Grade 3 | 27 |
| Grade 4 | 26 |
| Grade 5 | 25 |
| Grade 6 | 20 |
| Grade 7 | 26 |
| Grade 8 | 21 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 133 | 52.8% |
| Male | 119 | 47.2% |
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