Fayette Central School

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Fayette Central School ranks 142 nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fayette Central School is a small public elementary school in Fayette, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 18, which is ranked 84 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fayette Central School has some unique characteristics, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.29%) compared to nearby schools, and a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 20.5% in 2020-2021 to 9.4% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (65.52%) and Mathematics (51.72%) in 2022-2023 were lower than the district average, though still higher than the state averages. Additionally, Fayette Central School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.14% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Belgrade Central School and Manchester Elementary School, Fayette Central School's academic performance is generally lower, with those schools having higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's small size, with only 70 students, may contribute to both advantages and disadvantages in terms of resources, personalized attention, and extracurricular opportunities. Overall, Fayette Central School faces some challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, as evidenced by its fluctuating statewide ranking and the socioeconomic factors that may impact its performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2023 Main Street
Fayette, ME 04349

(207) 685-4770

District: Fayette Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,850

Students who attend Fayette Central School usually attend:

Middle:	Maranacook Community Middle School
High:	Maranacook Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

African American:

2.9%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fayette Central School ranks better than 51% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), African American (2.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fayette Central School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Fayette Central School employs 7.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fayette Central School is $23,850.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fayette Central School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fayette Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette Public Schools 84^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fayette Central School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	21.63	178^th	192	7.3%
2007	67.15	47^th	198	76.3%
2008	65.54	56^th	195	71.3%
2009	68.19	37^th	209	82.3%
2010	46.80	108^th	193	44.0%
2012	65.12	64^th	258	75.2%
2015	51.15	152^nd	284	46.5%
2021	47.79	113^th	228	50.4%
2023	56.08	142^nd	290	51.0%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fayette Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
1995	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1996	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1997	66	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
1998	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
1999	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2000	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2001	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-5	78
2002	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2003	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2004	74	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2005	70	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
2006	68	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	69
2007	69	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	71
2008	65	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
2009	62	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	65
2010	73	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2011	66	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	71
2012	63	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	68
2013	69	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	69
2014	71	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	71
2015	81	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	82
2016	77	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	78
2017	72	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	72
2018	74	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	74
2019	78	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	79
2020	78	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	78
2021	73	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	74
2022	68	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	70
2023	66	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fayette Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	83	6.4	13.0	21.7
1995	73	5.2	14.0	37
1996	73	5.2	14.0	37
1997	66	6.2	10.6	27.3
1998	59	6.5	9.1	30.5
1999	81	7.3	11.1	39.5
2000	81	8.4	9.6	33.3
2001	78	7.0	11.9	33.7
2002	67	6.2	10.8	37.3
2003	67	6.2	10.8	37.3
2004	75	6.8	11.0	33.3
2005	71	6.4	11.1	33.8
2006	69	6.0	11.5	n/a
2007	71	6.8	10.4	25.4
2008	68	8.2	8.3	30.9
2009	65	6.2	10.5	35.4
2010	75	4.8	15.6	42.7
2011	71	4.7	15.1	46.5
2012	68	4.3	15.8	13.2
2013	69	4.2	16.2	31.9
2014	71	5.6	12.6	35.2
2015	82	5.0	16.4	35.4
2016	78	6.0	13.0	29.5
2017	72	5.4	13.3	30.6
2018	74	5.9	12.5	32.4
2019	79	5.9	13.3	38
2020	78	6.0	12.8	44.9
2021	74	6.9	10.7	44.6
2022	70	5.8	12.0	58.6
2023	70	7.2	9.7	57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fayette Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	83	6.4	13.0	21.7
1995	73	5.2	14.0	37
1996	73	5.2	14.0	37
1997	66	6.2	10.6	27.3
1998	59	6.5	9.1	30.5
1999	81	7.3	11.1	39.5
2000	81	8.4	9.6	33.3
2001	78	7.0	11.9	33.7
2002	67	6.2	10.8	37.3
2003	67	6.2	10.8	37.3
2004	75	6.8	11.0	33.3
2005	71	6.4	11.1	33.8
2006	69	6.0	11.5	n/a
2007	71	6.8	10.4	25.4
2008	68	8.2	8.3	30.9
2009	65	6.2	10.5	35.4
2010	75	4.8	15.6	42.7
2011	71	4.7	15.1	46.5
2012	68	4.3	15.8	13.2
2013	69	4.2	16.2	31.9
2014	71	5.6	12.6	35.2
2015	82	5.0	16.4	35.4
2016	78	6.0	13.0	29.5
2017	72	5.4	13.3	30.6
2018	74	5.9	12.5	32.4
2019	79	5.9	13.3	38
2020	78	6.0	12.8	44.9
2021	74	6.9	10.7	44.6
2022	70	5.8	12.0	58.6
2023	70	7.2	9.7	57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fayette Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,578
2019	$15,800
2020	$16,938
2021	$20,256
2022	$23,255
2023	$23,850

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fayette Central School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	70	11.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	78	66	15.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38%	57.1%	19.2%

Schools Near Fayette Central School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Fayette Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	2023 Main Street	Fayette	04349	Kennebec County	Fayette Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-4770	70	7	9.7	57.1%	66 (94.3%)	2 (2.9%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.1	142^nd of 290 public elementary schools	51.0%					(n/a)	65.5	51.7		$23,850
Wayne Elementary School	Public	K-5	48 Pond Road	Wayne	04284	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-3634	64	9	7.0	15.6%	61 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	66.2	105^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.8%					(n/a)	62.2	67.6	41.7	$25,230
Mt Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 North Road	Mount Vernon	04352	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 293-2261	86	10	8.4	27.9%	81 (94.2%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	78.4	66^th of 290 public elementary schools	77.2%					(n/a)	75.8	66.7	33.3	$22,972
Readfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	84 South Road	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-4406	213	21	10.3	16.0%	201 (94.4%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	46.2	180^th of 290 public elementary schools	37.9%		33.6	143^rd of 210 public elementary schools	31.9%	37	53.9	62.8	27.0	$17,138
Winthrop Grade School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 Highland AVE	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 377-2241	387	35	11.2	35.9%	364 (94.1%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	53.7	152^nd of 290 public elementary schools	47.6%		66	66^th of 210 public elementary schools	68.6%	86	66.5	54.2	18.3	$18,359
Spruce Mountain Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	107 Gibbs Mill Road	Livermore	04253	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 897-3355	371	32	11.5	60.9%	352 (94.9%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$16,232
Leeds Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	1185 Route 106	Leeds	04263	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 524-5151	191	17	11.2	32.5%	177 (92.7%)	3 (1.6%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	24	248^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.5%		14.5	180^th of 210 public elementary schools	14.3%	68	45.4	46.9		$18,735
Spruce Mountain Elementary School	Public	3-5	12 Tiger Drive	Jay	04239	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 897-5719	300	30	10.0	64.3%	281 (93.7%)	9 (3.0%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	25.9	239^th of 290 public elementary schools	17.6%		3	200^th of 210 public elementary schools	4.8%	39	61.6	36.1	5.7	$18,001
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 School St.	Manchester	04351	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-2949	186	16	11.8	14.5%	170 (91.4%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	63.2	116^th of 290 public elementary schools	60.0%					(n/a)	70.5	56.8	26.5	$17,599
Belgrade Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	158 Depot Road	Belgrade	04917	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 495-2321	239	18	13.1	32.6%	220 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	80.7	58^th of 290 public elementary schools	80.0%		84.2	21^st of 210 public elementary schools	90.0%	37	81.7	67.5	20.5	$16,270

Frequently Asked Questions about Fayette Central School

What schools do graduates of Fayette Central School attend?

Students who attend Fayette Central School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maranacook Community Middle School
High : Maranacook Community High School

What is the racial makeup of Fayette Central School?

Students at Fayette Central School are 94% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is Fayette Central School a good school?

Fayette Central School ranks 142^nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fayette Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 70 students attended Fayette Central School.

What district is Fayette Central School in?

Fayette Public Schools

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