At a glance
Reported students
249
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
Fairfield Center School: 249 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
- 225
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Fairfield Center School
Fairfield Center School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Fairfield. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Maple Run Unified Union School District #57. NCES reports 249 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, above the Vermont median of 11.3:1 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 (94%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fairfield Center School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.9 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 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White94%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Maple Run Unified Union School District #57
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
St. Albans City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
681 reported students
St. Albans Town Educational Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
754 reported students
Northwest Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)
High · Grades 09–12
905 reported students
Public schools near Fairfield Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans Town Educational Center Elementary · Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 | PK–08 | 754 | 6.8 mi |
| Sheldon Elementary School Elementary · Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 | PK–08 | 337 | 7 mi |
| St. Albans City Elementary School Elementary · Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 | PK–08 | 681 | 7.2 mi |
| Bakersfield School Elementary · Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 | PK–08 | 143 | 7.2 mi |
| Fletcher Elementary School Elementary · Fletcher School District | PK–06 | 112 | 9.1 mi |
| Georgia Elementary & Middle School Elementary · Georgia School District | PK–08 | 584 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Center School
What grades does Fairfield Center School serve?
Fairfield Center School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Maple Run Unified Union School District #57.
How many students attend Fairfield Center School?
Fairfield Center School reported 249 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 225 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairfield Center School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 249 students and 19.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fairfield Center School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fairfield Center School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fairfield Center School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.4% 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 Fairfield Center School in?
Fairfield Center School is part of Maple Run Unified Union School District #57, based in Saint Albans, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fairfield Center School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include St. Albans Town Educational Center (6.8 mi), Sheldon Elementary School (7 mi), St. Albans City Elementary School (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.