At a glance
Reported students
489
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
340.5
Fairview School: 489 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Fairview School
Fairview School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Auburn. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Auburn Public Schools. NCES reports 489 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above the Maine median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fairview School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.3%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black3.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Auburn Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
390 reported students
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
291 reported students
Washburn School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
219 reported students
Walton School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
156 reported students
East Auburn Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
152 reported students
Auburn Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
499 reported students
Public schools near Fairview School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch Elementary · Auburn Public Schools | PK–06 | 291 | 0.9 mi |
| Park Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Auburn Public Schools | PK–06 | 390 | 1.1 mi |
| Walton School Elementary · Auburn Public Schools | PK–06 | 156 | 1.4 mi |
| Washburn School Elementary · Auburn Public Schools | PK–06 | 219 | 1.7 mi |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 737 | 2.2 mi |
| Farwell Elementary School Elementary · Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 401 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fairview School
What grades does Fairview School serve?
Fairview School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Auburn Public Schools.
How many students attend Fairview School?
Fairview School reported 489 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 331 Maine elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairview School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 489 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fairview School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fairview School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Auburn Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fairview School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fairview School in?
Fairview School is part of Auburn Public Schools, based in Auburn, ME, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fairview School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch (0.9 mi), Park Avenue Elementary School (1.1 mi), Walton School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.